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 46% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Barrie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Ixonia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N8425 North St
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 E Pine St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Grades: PK-4
| 616 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
618 Bakertown Rd
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #77.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #88.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
West Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1010.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 620 students
Rank: #1212.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1508 Neenah St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1313.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 Maple St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Grades: PK-5
| 13 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
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 2023)
Alternative 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 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, Schurz Elementary School vs. Webster Elementary School
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