For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,920 students in Watertown, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, WI are Webster Elementary School, Leap Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Watertown, WI (2026)
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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, WI include Webster Elementary School, Leap Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watertown?
7 public elementary schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% 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 Watertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Watertown include: Schurz Elementary School vs. Webster Elementary School, Douglas Elementary School vs. Webster Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Webster Elementary School
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