For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 527 students in Jefferson, WI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson, WI are East Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, WI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Sanborn Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Jefferson, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12
Turner Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson, WI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson, WI include East Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson?
2 public preschools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson include: East Elementary School vs. West Elementary School
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