For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,386 students in Jefferson County, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WI are Webster Elementary School, Ixonia Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Ixonia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N8425 North St
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Lake Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 E Pine St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Gr: PK-4 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
618 Bakertown Rd
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Sullivan, WI 53178
(920) 675-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Johnson Creek Public School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Aztalan St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
785 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Maple St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, WI include Webster Elementary School, Ixonia Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
17 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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