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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 9,118 students in Jefferson County, WI (there are 23 private schools, serving 3,282 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WI are Webster Elementary School, Barrie Elementary School and Ixonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
634 S 12th St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1490
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Barrie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Ixonia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N8425 North St
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Gr: K-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 N Montgomery St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1465
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 S Sanborn Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Lake Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
155 E Pine St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Gr: PK-4 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Lake Mills Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
318 College St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2358
Gr: 5-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
618 Bakertown Rd
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Fort Atkinson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S 4th St E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 S Taft Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Fort Atkinson High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Lexington Blvd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Palmyra-eagle Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Burr Oak St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Waterloo Intermediate
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Gr: 5-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Johnson Creek Public School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Aztalan St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lake Mills High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Catlin Dr
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1508 Neenah St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Palmyra-eagle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Burr Oak St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2323.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Hall St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2424.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
785 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2525.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Gr: 7-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Atkinson 4k
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Palmyra Eagle Montessori School
701 Maple St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Watertown 4 Kids
111 Dodge St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1460
Gr: PK | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson County, WI include Webster Elementary School, Barrie Elementary School and Ixonia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
30 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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