Lake Geneva J1 School District

208 E South St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147-2436
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Lake Geneva J1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 875 students in Lake Geneva J1 School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Wisconsin.
Public Preschools in Lake Geneva J1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
1,683 Students
332,371 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
24,437 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Geneva J1 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#95 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
51%
40%
46%
38%
60%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
28%
16%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,077 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,759 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,077
$17,189
Spending / Student
$16,759
$17,161

Best Lake Geneva J1 School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Center Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W1380 Lake Geneva Hwy
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Central - Denison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Wisconsin St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-4000
Gr: PK-3 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Maple Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
W1380 Lake Geneva Highway
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,683 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 30% in WI
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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