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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Janesville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 9,725 students in Janesville, WI (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,421 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Janesville, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Janesville, WI are Monroe Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Janesville, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Janesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Janesville, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
316 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4243 E Rotamer Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360
Gr: PK-3 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4838 N County Road F
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 868-9595
Gr: K-3 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3901 Randolph Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
760 Princeton Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1515 Lapham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Rock University High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6004 S County Road G
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
441 W Burbank Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1649 S Chatham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Craig High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Randall Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
331 N Grant Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Conde St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1138 E Memorial Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Parker High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Mineral Point Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool 4 Janesville
527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
1700 W State St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Janesville, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Janesville, WI include Monroe Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Janesville?
25 public schools are located in Janesville.
What percentage of students in Janesville go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Janesville are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Janesville?
Janesville public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Janesville are often viewed compared to one another?

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