Best Schools in Jefferson County, WI
Jefferson County, WI has 72 public schools (11 high, 13 middle, 40 elementary) serving 24,665 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, WI
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oconomowoc High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1662 Students
2. Cambridge High
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Cambridge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
3. Kettle Moraine High
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
4. Lake Mills High
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Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
5. Fort Atkinson High
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
6. Edgerton High
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Edgerton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 543 Students
7. Watertown High
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Watertown Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1063 Students
8. Waterloo High
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Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
9. Jefferson High
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Jefferson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
10. Whitewater High
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Whitewater Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 612 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, WI
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Edgerton Middle
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Edgerton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 424 Students
4. Nature Hill Intermediate
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 773 Students
5. Fort Atkinson Middle
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
6. Jefferson Middle
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Jefferson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
7. Lake Mills Middle
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Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 410 Students
8. Palmyra-eagle Middle
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Palmyra-eagle Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
9. Nikolay Middle
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Cambridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
10. Whitewater Middle
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Whitewater Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, WI
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Summit Elementary
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
2. Park Lawn Elementary
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 429 Students
3. Rockwell Elementary
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
4. Meadow View Elementary
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
5. Ixonia Elementary
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
6. Luther Elementary
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students
7. Cambridge Elementary
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Cambridge School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
8. Dousman Elementary
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
9. Barrie Elementary
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Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 223 Students
10. Sullivan Elementary
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Jefferson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 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.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, WI
How many schools are in Jefferson County, WI?
Jefferson County, WI has 72 public schools: 11 high schools, 13 middle schools and 40 elementary schools, serving 24,665 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 72 schools in Jefferson County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
9 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Fort Atkinson (7)
- Watertown (6)
- Jefferson (4)
- Waterloo (4)
- Lake Mills (3)
- Palmyra (2)
- Ixonia (1)
- Johnson Creek (1)
- Sullivan (1)
School districts (7)
- Watertown Unified School District (10 schools)
- Fort Atkinson School District (7 schools)
- Jefferson School District (5 schools)
- Cambridge School District (4 schools)
- Waterloo School District (4 schools)
- Lake Mills Area School District (3 schools)
- Palmyra-Eagle Area School District (3 schools)