Public schools in Janesville, WI
25 open public schools with an address in Janesville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,725
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
3
1 virtual
An overview of Janesville public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Janesville, WI: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,725 students, an average of 389 per school. The largest campus is Craig High (1,400 students), and the largest elementary school is Roosevelt Elementary (412).
Janesville School District operates the most schools here (22), and 2 regular districts have at least one Janesville campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Janesville
Elementary schools in Janesville
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 267 | 11.3:1 | |
| Consolidated Elementary Milton School District | KG–03 | 82 | 16.9:1 | |
| Harmony Elementary Milton School District | PK–03 | 288 | 17.8:1 | |
| Harrison Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 266 | 11.8:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 339 | 10.1:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 293 | 10.4:1 | |
| Kennedy Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 404 | 13.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 291 | 10.6:1 | |
| Madison Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 307 | 11.4:1 | |
| Monroe Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 376 | 13.5:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 412 | 13.2:1 | |
| Van Buren Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 408 | 14.1:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 410 | 13.2:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary Janesville School District | PK–05 | 256 | 8.3:1 |
Middle schools in Janesville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Middle Janesville School District | 06–08 | 587 | 11.7:1 | |
| Franklin Middle Janesville School District | 06–08 | 486 | 9.9:1 | |
| Marshall Middle Janesville School District | 06–08 | 747 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Janesville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High Janesville School District | 09–12 | 1,400 | 13.6:1 | |
| Parker High Janesville School District | 09–12 | 1,272 | 12.8:1 | |
| Rock River Charter School Janesville School District · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 267 | 16.7:1 | |
| Rock University High Janesville School District · Charter | 09–12 | 93 | 15.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Janesville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARISE Virtual Academy Janesville School District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 119 | 11.1:1 | |
| Preschool 4 Janesville Janesville School District | PK–PK | 345 | 23:1 | |
| Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction · Special Education School | 01–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Youth Services Center Janesville School District · Alternative School | PK–12 | 10 | 2.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.8%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black5.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Janesville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,725 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Janesville
How many public schools are in Janesville, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Janesville: 14 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 9,725 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Janesville?
Schools with an address in Janesville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Janesville School District (22 schools), Milton School District (2 schools), Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Janesville?
Craig High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Janesville, with 1,400 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Janesville?
Yes. 3 of the 25 public schools in Janesville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including ARISE Virtual Academy, Rock River Charter School, Rock University High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Janesville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Janesville public schools is 12.8:1, similar to the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Janesville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities