Top 5 Best Janesville Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,382 students in Janesville, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Janesville, WI are Rock University High School, Craig High School and Arise Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Janesville, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Janesville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Janesville, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arise Virtual Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Janesville, WI (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock University High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6004 S County Road G
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Craig High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Randall Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #33.
Arise Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Grades: K-12
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Tagos Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 N Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5131
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #55.
Parker High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Mineral Point Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #66.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Grades: 6-12
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wi Ctr For The Blind & Visually Impaired
Special Education School
1700 W State St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Grades: 4-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Janesville, Wisconsin

Janesville, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
302 North Parker Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-5087
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
2909 Kellogg Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5050
Grades: 11-12
| 22 students
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Janesville, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Janesville, WI include Rock University High School, Craig High School and Arise Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Janesville, WI?
8 public high schools are located in Janesville, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Janesville, WI?
Janesville, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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