For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,429 students in 53098, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 53098, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53098, WI are Leap Elementary School, Endeavor Charter School and Douglas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53098 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53098, WI 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53098, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53098, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53098, WI include Leap Elementary School, Endeavor Charter School and Douglas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53098?
4 public schools are located in 53098.
What percentage of students in 53098 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 53098 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53098?
53098 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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