Jackson’s public schools outscore 77% of Wisconsin districts
On the state math tests, 53% of Jackson’s students scored proficient, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Jackson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Jackson’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 46% and math 53% across both districts in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
West Bend spends $14,748 per student and Germantown $13,259, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School (private) and Trinity Lutheran School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Jackson’s grade
A−: better than 77% of Wisconsin school districts, #96 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jackson, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Jackson · depends on your address
Kennedy Middle
Grades 6–8 · 865 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Germantown
Silverbrook Intermediate
Grades 5–6 · 704 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in West Bend
7th grade in Jackson · depends on your address
Kennedy Middle
Grades 6–8 · 865 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Germantown
Badger Middle
Grades 7–8 · 714 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in West Bend
8th grade in Jackson · depends on your address
Kennedy Middle
Grades 6–8 · 865 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Germantown
Badger Middle
Grades 7–8 · 714 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in West Bend
9th grade in Jackson · depends on your address
Germantown High
Grades 9–12 · 1,288 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Germantown
West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,085 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in West Bend
East High
Grades 9–12 · 854 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in West Bend
10th grade in Jackson · depends on your address
Germantown High
Grades 9–12 · 1,288 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Germantown
West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,085 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in West Bend
East High
Grades 9–12 · 854 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in West Bend
Jackson runs its own schools through grade 12 (West Bend School District). From grade PK, students attend the Germantown School District, shared with Germantown, Germantown and Richfield. Its elementary school is in Germantown. Parts of Jackson (12% of its land) are served by Cedarburg instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Jackson
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Jackson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Jackson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | A− | West Bend PK–12 · Germantown PK–12 |
| Jackson (village) | A− | West Bend |
| Cedarburg | A+ | Cedarburg |
| Trenton | A− | West Bend |
| Polk | A | Slinger |
| Germantown | A− | Germantown |
| Germantown (town) | — | Germantown |
2 of the 6 neighbors share West Bend with Jackson for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Jackson
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Jackson’s schools
Are Jackson’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Jackson children attend outscore 77% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #96 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Jackson in?
Two districts: West Bend School District runs grades PK–12, and Germantown School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Germantown, Germantown and Richfield.
Where do Jackson kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Germantown High, West High and East High.
What is Jackson’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in West Bend School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Jackson spend per student?
$14,748 in West Bend School District and $13,259 in Germantown School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Jackson?
Yes: Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School (religious, grades 9–12, 568 students) and Trinity Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 70 students).
Parents talk
What Jackson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Jackson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.