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Best Jefferson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 6,367 students in Jefferson County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary 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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: 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
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, WI include Webster Elementary School, Barrie Elementary School and Ixonia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
22 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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