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Best Schools in Jefferson, WI
Jefferson, WI has 19 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,801 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Jefferson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, WI
The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
2. Fort Atkinson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
3. Jefferson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
4. Palmyra-eagle High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra-eagle Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, WI
The top middle schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Atkinson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
2. Jefferson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
3. Lake Mills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 410 Students
4. Palmyra-eagle Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra-eagle Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, WI
The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rockwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
2. Barrie Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 223 Students
3. Sullivan Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students
4. East Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
5. Lake Mills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 610 Students
6. Purdy Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Atkinson School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
7. West Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
8. Eagle Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Palmyra-eagle Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
9. St Johns Lutheran School
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Projected Test Scores
St Johns Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 103 Students
10. St John The Baptist Catholic School
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St John The Baptist Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 97 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, WI has a total population of 9,278 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, 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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, 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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson, WI
How many schools are in Jefferson, WI?
Jefferson, WI has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,801 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Jefferson score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Jefferson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?
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: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Jefferson
4 of 4 schools in Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.