Janesville School District
School District · Janesville, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
12 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
22
12 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Janesville School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Janesville School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kennedy Elementary
Janesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roosevelt Elementary
Janesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Monroe Elementary
Janesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#254 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,990
$902 vs Wisconsin median
District size
9,414 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Janesville School District ranks #254 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Janesville School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kennedy Elementary (8.4/10), Roosevelt Elementary (8.4/10), and Monroe Elementary (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Janesville School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedy Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Monroe Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Van Buren Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Washington Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Harrison Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Arise Virtual Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Jackson Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Jefferson Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Madison Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Janesville School District
Janesville School District is a Janesville, Wisconsin school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 9,414 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $13,990 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Janesville School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Monroe Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Janesville School District students show an average math proficiency of 46.3% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Janesville School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Janesville School District with test data.
Schools in Janesville School District
22 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Janesville
- Total Enrollment
- 9,414
- Teachers (FTE)
- 761
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Janesville School District?
Janesville School District has 22 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Janesville School District?
The average composite rating for Janesville School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Janesville School District?
Janesville School District spends $13,990 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Janesville School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Janesville School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Janesville School District?
Monroe Elementary is the highest-rated school in Janesville School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Janesville School District?
Across schools in Janesville School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Janesville School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Janesville School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.0%
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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.
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