For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 4,386 students in Jefferson County, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WI are Webster Elementary School, Barrie Elementary School and Ixonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
634 S 12th St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1490
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1490
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Barrie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ixonia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N8425 North St
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Sanborn Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Lake Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 E Pine St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Gr: PK-4 | 616 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
618 Bakertown Rd
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Johnson Creek Public School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1508 Neenah St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
785 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Gr: PK-4 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Maple St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: PK-5 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
111 Dodge St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1460
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1460
Gr: PK | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
W1095 Concord Center Dr
Sullivan, WI 53178
(262) 593-2450
Sullivan, WI 53178
(262) 593-2450
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12
305 Milwaukee St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4801
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4801
Gr: PK-4 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students
Turner Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WI include Webster Elementary School, Barrie Elementary School and Ixonia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
17 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: West Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, Purdy Elementary School vs. Barrie Elementary School, Barrie Elementary School vs. Purdy Elementary School
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