Lake Geneva J1 School District

208 E South St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147-2436
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Lake Geneva J1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,683 students in Lake Geneva J1 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Public Elementary Schools in Lake Geneva J1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,573 Schools
# Students
1,683 Students
533,782 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
40,532 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Geneva J1 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#95 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60%
44%
(2022-23)
13.8%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.56

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
28%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
70%
64%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,043 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,351 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$15,725 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$33 MM
$15,218 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$21,043
$19,507

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,351
$18,878

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Lake Geneva J1 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Center Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W1380 Lake Geneva Hwy
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
507 Sage St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-6000
Gr: 4-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Central - Denison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Wisconsin St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-4000
Gr: PK-3 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Maple Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
W1380 Lake Geneva Highway
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Lake Geneva Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 N Bloomfield Rd
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,683 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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