For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,202 students in Watertown, WI (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,670 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Watertown, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, WI are Webster Elementary School, Endeavor Charter School and Leap Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Watertown, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Leap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4712 County Road O
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 925-3712
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 925-3712
Grades: PK-5
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #55.
Douglas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Prospect St
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-1495
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-1495
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Schurz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1508 Neenah St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1485
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hall St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1480
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #88.
Watertown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Endeavour Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Grades: PK-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Watertown 4 Kids
Magnet School
111 Dodge St
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1460
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1460
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Watertown, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, WI include Webster Elementary School, Endeavor Charter School and Leap Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Watertown?
10 public schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Watertown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Watertown include: Endeavor Charter School vs. Watertown High School, Watertown High School vs. Endeavor Charter School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Webster Elementary School
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