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Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County, Wisconsin

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

30

public schools

Total Enrollment

9,673

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jefferson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Wisconsin; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jefferson County has 5 district entries. Fort Atkinson School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Fort Atkinson has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

30

in Jefferson County

Reported Enrollment

9,673

30 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

1

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13
Middle7
High6
Other4

5 School Districts in Jefferson County

Fort Atkinson School District

7 schools
2,508 students

Jefferson School District

5 schools
1,728 students

Lake Mills Area School District

3 schools
1,508 students

Waterloo School District

4 schools
761 students

Johnson Creek School District

1 school
605 students

30 Public Schools in Jefferson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 30 matching schools

Fort Atkinson High

Fort Atkinson School District

Fort Atkinson, 53538 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High960 students

Riverside Middle

Watertown Unified School District

Watertown, 53094 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle693 students

Lake Mills Elementary

Lake Mills Area School District

Lake Mills, 53551 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary610 students

Jefferson High

Jefferson School District

Jefferson, 53549 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High607 students

Johnson Creek Public School

Johnson Creek School District

Johnson Creek, 53038 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–12Other605 students

Fort Atkinson Middle

Fort Atkinson School District

Fort Atkinson, 53538 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle504 students

Lake Mills High

Lake Mills Area School District

Lake Mills, 53551 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High488 students

Lake Mills Middle

Lake Mills Area School District

Lake Mills, 53551 / Town: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle410 students

Jefferson Middle

Jefferson School District

Jefferson, 53549 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle389 students

Webster Elementary

Watertown Unified School District

Watertown, 53094 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary369 students

East Elementary

Jefferson School District

Jefferson, 53549 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary308 students

Waterloo Elementary

Waterloo School District

Waterloo, 53594 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary285 students

Ixonia Elementary

Oconomowoc Area School District

Ixonia, 53036 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–4Primary279 students

West Elementary

Jefferson School District

Jefferson, 53549 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary270 students

Purdy Elementary

Fort Atkinson School District

Fort Atkinson, 53538 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary268 students

Waterloo High

Waterloo School District

Waterloo, 53594 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High255 students

Schurz Elementary

Watertown Unified School District

Watertown, 53094 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary244 students

Cambridge High

Cambridge School District

Cambridge, 53523 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–12High241 students

Rockwell Elementary

Fort Atkinson School District

Fort Atkinson, 53538 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary231 students

Luther Elementary

Fort Atkinson School District

Fort Atkinson, 53538 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary226 students

Jefferson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jefferson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Wisconsin. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jefferson County public school directory?

The directory lists 30 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jefferson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jefferson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jefferson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Jefferson County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jefferson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Jefferson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 72/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.