Top Rankings
Watertown Unified 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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,231 students in Watertown Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Watertown Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
3,231 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watertown Unified 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
68%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,660 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,357 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,660
$17,038
Spending / Student
$15,357
$17,011
Best Watertown Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Leap Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W4712 County Road O
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 925-3712
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 925-3712
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Endeavor 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
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
| 146 students
Rank: #55.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Prospect St
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-1495
Watertown, WI 53098
(920) 262-1495
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #66.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
| 649 students
Rank: #88.
Watertown High 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
| 1,087 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watertown Unified School District?
Watertown Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,231 students.
What is the rank of Watertown Unified School District?
Watertown Unified School District is ranked #291 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown Unified School District?
68% of Watertown Unified School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watertown Unified School District?
Watertown Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Watertown Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,357 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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