Best Schools in Jefferson County, WI
Jefferson County, WI has a total of 71 schools including 16 high schools, 15 middle schools and 39 elementary schools. A total of 25,377 students attend Jefferson County, WI schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, WI
Jefferson County, WI has 16 high schools with 9,542 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County underperform expectations.
1. Kettle Moraine High
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
2. Oconomowoc High
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1662 Students
3. Lake Mills High
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Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
4. Fort Atkinson High
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
5. Waterloo High
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Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
6. Cambridge High
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Cambridge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
7. Milton High
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Milton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1053 Students
8. Whitewater High
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Whitewater Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 612 Students
9. Watertown High
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Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
10. Edgerton High
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Edgerton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 543 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, WI
Jefferson County, WI has 15 middle schools with 6,874 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
1. Kettle Moraine Middle
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
2. Silver Lake Intermediate
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 595 Students
3. Northside Intermediate
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Milton School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 715 Students
4. Nature Hill Intermediate
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 773 Students
5. Nikolay Middle
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Cambridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
6. Edgerton Middle
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Edgerton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 424 Students
7. Fort Atkinson Middle
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
8. Jefferson Middle
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Jefferson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
9. Lake Mills Middle
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Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 410 Students
10. Palmyra-eagle Middle
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Palmyra-eagle Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, WI
Jefferson County, WI has 39 elementary schools with 8,833 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Park Lawn Elementary
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 429 Students
2. Cambridge Elementary
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Cambridge School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
3. Ixonia Elementary
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
4. Barrie Elementary
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
5. Webster Elementary
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Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
6. West Elementary
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Milton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 320 Students
7. Sullivan Elementary
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Jefferson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students
8. Dousman Elementary
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
9. Rockwell Elementary
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
10. Lake Mills Elementary
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Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 610 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, WI has a total population of 84,900 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson County, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 41%
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 37%
- Projected Test Scores: 41%
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- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 52%
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- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 40%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations