For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 306 students in Jackson, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,042 private students). 26% of all K-12 students in Jackson, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Jackson, WI is Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, WI public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W204n16850 Jackson Dr
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 335-5474
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 335-5474
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, WI include Jackson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
1 public schools are located in Jackson.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to public school?
26% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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