For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 6,569 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 39% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
634 S 12th St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1490
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1490
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Barrie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Ixonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N8425 North St
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 279 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lake Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 E Pine St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Grades: PK-4
| 610 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 N Montgomery St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1465
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1465
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Sanborn Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sullivan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
618 Bakertown Rd
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #88.
Rockwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Mills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 College St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2358
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2358
Grades: 5-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1010.
Luther Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #1111.
Fort Atkinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 4th St E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #1212.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Taft Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1300
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #1414.
Purdy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1515.
Johnson Creek Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Aztalan St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 605 students
Rank: #1616.
Waterloo Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Grades: 5-6
| 105 students
Rank: #1717.
Schurz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1508 Neenah St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1818.
Palmyra-eagle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Burr Oak St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #1919.
Riverside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hall St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #2020.
Waterloo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
785 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Grades: PK-4
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Grades: PK-12
| 128 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
W1095 Concord Center Dr
Sullivan, WI 53178
(262) 593-2450
Sullivan, WI 53178
(262) 593-2450
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
305 Milwaukee St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4801
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4801
Grades: PK-4
| 222 students
Luther Alternative Ed School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Grades: 11-12
| 19 students
701 Maple St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7103
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7103
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Turner Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
21 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jefferson County include: West Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, Luther Elementary School vs. Purdy Elementary School, Purdy Elementary School vs. Luther Elementary School
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