For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 900 students in Jefferson, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson, 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.
Jefferson, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson, WI (2025)
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
| 270 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
| 257 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
| 373 students
Jefferson, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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 elementary schools in Jefferson, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson, WI include East Elementary School, West Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson?
3 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jefferson include: West Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. West Elementary School
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