Janesville School District

527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548-4779
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Janesville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,336 students in Janesville School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Wisconsin.
Public Preschools in Janesville School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
22 Schools
1,031 Schools
# Students
9,414 Students
339,250 Students
# Teachers
749 Teachers
24,693 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Janesville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#308 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
40%
36%
38%
38%
44%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
68%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,618 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,110 is less than the state median of $17,017. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,618
$17,045
Spending / Student
$14,110
$17,017

Best Janesville School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
316 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3901 Randolph Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
760 Princeton Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1515 Lapham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
441 W Burbank Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
331 N Grant Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Conde St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1138 E Memorial Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool 4 Janesville
527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Gr: PK | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Recent Articles

Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,414 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Quick Links