Best Jefferson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,513 students in Jefferson, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 314 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Jefferson, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, WI are East Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jefferson, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).