📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
8 Rated Districts in the Janesville-Beloit, WI Metro Area
Forward Exam 2024–25 · percentile among Wisconsin districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Milton School District | Milton | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #2 | Edgerton School District | Edgerton | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #3 | Parkview School District | Orfordville | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #4 | Evansville Community School District | Evansville | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #5 | Beloit Turner School District | Beloit | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #6 | Janesville School District | Janesville | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #7 | Clinton Community School District | Clinton | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #8 | Beloit School District | Beloit | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Janesville-Beloit, WI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from Forward Exam 2024–25 (Wisconsin) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area, the highest-rated is Milton School District (Milton), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 78th percentile of Wisconsin districts on Forward Exam 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.