For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,572 students in 53549, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 226 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 53549, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53549, WI are East Elementary School, West Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53549 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53549, WI 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 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53549, WI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 32% | 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.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
53549, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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 schools in 53549, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53549, WI include East Elementary School, West Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53549, WI?
4 public schools are located in 53549, WI.
What percentage of students in 53549, WI go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 53549, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53549, WI?
53549, WI public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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