| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson School District | Fort Atkinson | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2,523 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lake Mills Area School District | Lake Mills | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,511 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cambridge School District | Cambridge | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 915 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jefferson School District | Helenville | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 1,731 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Palmyra-Eagle Area School District | Eagle | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 574 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Johnson Creek School District | Johnson Creek | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 605 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Watertown School District | Lebanon | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 3,202 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Waterloo School District | Reeseville | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 768 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 11,829 students across 37 schools. The largest is Watertown School District with 3,202 students. Districts here average 5.1/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Jefferson County has 8 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is Fort Atkinson School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Wisconsin. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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