For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,041 students in Jefferson County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, WI are Fort Atkinson Middle School, Lake Mills Middle School and Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Atkinson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
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
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Mills Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 College St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2358
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2358
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hall St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Creek Public School
(Math: 33% | 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
| 619 students
Rank: #66.
Palmyra-eagle Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Burr Oak St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #77.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Grades: 7-8
| 135 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Grades: PK-12
| 122 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 2021)
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, WI include Fort Atkinson Middle School, Lake Mills Middle School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, WI?
8 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, WI?
Jefferson County, WI public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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