For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,231 students in Watertown, WI (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,670 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Watertown, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, WI are Webster Elementary School, Leap Elementary School and Endeavor Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Watertown, WI (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.
Leap Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W4712 County Road O
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 925-3712
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 925-3712
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 N Montgomery St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1465
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1465
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Prospect St
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-1495
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-1495
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hall St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Watertown High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,087 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Watertown, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, WI include Webster Elementary School, Leap Elementary School and Endeavor Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Watertown?
10 public schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Watertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Watertown include: Endeavor Charter School vs. Watertown High School, Schurz Elementary School vs. Webster Elementary School, Watertown High School vs. Endeavor Charter School
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