Top Rankings
Watertown Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,076 students in Watertown Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Watertown Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
3,076 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watertown Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.6%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1995–2005. View full 14-year historical data
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
24%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% White
67%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,760 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,726 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$58 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,760
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,726
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Watertown Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 616 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 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
111 Dodge St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1460
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1460
Gr: PK | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watertown Unified School District?
Watertown Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,076 students.
What is the rank of Watertown Unified School District?
Watertown Unified School District is ranked #290 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown Unified School District?
67% of Watertown Unified School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown Unified School District?
Watertown Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Watertown Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,726 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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