Best Schools in Janesville, Wisconsin
31 schools · 20 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 4 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Janesville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Harmony Elementary
Elementary · Milton School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
St Mary Elementary School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Monroe Elementary
Elementary · Janesville School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Janesville for 2026 are Harmony Elementary (8.6/10), St Mary Elementary School (8.5/10), and Monroe Elementary (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 29 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
31
24 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$216,900
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
31
24 public · 7 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$216,900
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Janesville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Janesville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (29 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmony Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | St Mary Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Monroe Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Roosevelt Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Kennedy Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Rock Prairie Montessori | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Consolidated Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Van Buren Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Washington Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Harrison Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $72,952
- Median home value
- $216,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
53% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Janesville compares
Wisconsin rank
#153 of 324
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Wisconsin avg (6.4)
Median household income
$73k
93% of Wisconsin median
Schools in this city
30
About Schools in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville's public school system spans 23 ranked schools with an average score of 6.7 out of 10. That figure reflects a distribution that leans toward the stronger end of the scale: 11 of the 23 schools — 48% — score 7.0 or above, giving parents a meaningful pool of high-performing options rather than a single outlier pulling up a weak field.
The elementary tier sets the pace. Monroe Elementary leads all 23 schools with an 8.9 rating, the city's top benchmark and a clear cut above the field. Washington Elementary (8.5) and Harrison Elementary (8.2) hold the next two spots. Van Buren and Harmony Elementaries both reach 8.0. That puts five schools at 8.0 or higher — and all five are elementary schools. Families with younger children have the strongest selection in Janesville; the top of the rankings belongs almost entirely to the elementary level.
The 2.2-point gap between Monroe's 8.9 and the city average of 6.7 signals real variation across the system. With 52% of schools scoring below 7.0, the average alone doesn't tell you much about any individual school. Parents researching a specific neighborhood should look up that school's rating directly — the spread here is wide enough that a district-level number won't protect you from a below-average assignment.
For families with flexibility on where to live, Janesville's 48% above-7 rate means the odds of landing in a well-rated school are better than a coin flip — but only if you research before you sign a lease. Elementary-age families have the clearest path: Monroe, Washington, Harrison, Van Buren, and Harmony all score 8.0 or better, and parents who can position in those attendance zones are accessing the city's top tier. Families at other grade levels should use the 6.7 city average as a baseline filter and work school by school from there.
Elementary Schools
20 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 294 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.6 |
| 2 | 349 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 369 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 4 | 391 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 5 | 88 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 8.2 |
| 6 | 405 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 7 | 408 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 8 | 274 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 9 | 329 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 10 | 291 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
Show all 20 elementary schools in Janesville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 597 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 730 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
| 3 | 516 students · 6th–8th | 4.3 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 2 | 1,467 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 |
| 3 | 253 students · 6th–12th | 4.3 |
| 4 | 1,291 students · 9th–12th | 3.8 |
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 333 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.0 | ||
| 3 | 10 students · 4th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Rock County Christian School
Private
272 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.8 | ||
Schools in Janesville
Janesville, Wisconsin · 31 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$72,952
Median Home Value
$216,900
Median Rent
$1,027/mo
Population
73,928
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Community Profile
Janesville has a median household income of $72,952. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $216,900, with a median rent of $1,027/month. The local poverty rate of 9.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Wisconsin
- Elementary
- 20
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 4
- Other
- 4
Resources
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Janesville, Wisconsin
How many schools are in Janesville, Wisconsin?
Janesville has 31 schools, including 24 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Janesville, Wisconsin?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Janesville is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Janesville, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked school in Janesville on MySchoolScout is Harmony Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Janesville, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked elementary school in Janesville on MySchoolScout is Harmony Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Janesville, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked middle school in Janesville on MySchoolScout is Edison Middle with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What is the best high school in Janesville, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked high school in Janesville on MySchoolScout is Rock University High with a composite score of 5.3/10.
How many school districts serve Janesville, Wisconsin?
Janesville is served by 2 school districts: Janesville School District, Milton School District.
What is the education level in Janesville, Wisconsin?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in Janesville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Janesville, Wisconsin?
The median household income in Janesville is approximately $72,952 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Janesville, Wisconsin?
Yes, Janesville has 7 private schools alongside 24 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mary Elementary School with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Janesville, Wisconsin?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Janesville is 12.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Janesville, Wisconsin?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.