Watertown: Schools & Education
There are 10 public schools in Watertown. Watertown High is the largest at 1,063 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,202 students.
- ~2,277 residents per school (vs Wisconsin ~430).
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,277 residents per school. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (13)
ST HENRY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
300 E CADY ST
LEBANON LUTHERAN SCHOOL
N534 COUNTY ROAD R
TRINITY-ST LUKES LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
801 S 5TH ST
LUTHER PREPARATORY SCHOOL
1300 WESTERN AVE
CALVARY BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
792 MILFORD ST
ST MARKS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL
706 JONES ST
ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL
317 N 6TH ST
TRINITY ST LUKES LUTHERAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
303 CLARK ST
MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY
745 W MAIN ST
ST JUDE ACADEMY
111 S MONTGOMERY ST
WATERTOWN CATHOLIC SCHOOL, ST BERNARDS CAMPUS
111 S MONTGOMERY ST
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL
626 MILFORD ST
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL
1611 E MAIN ST
Schools (10)
Douglas Elementary
-1-5 · 310 students · 1101 Prospect St, Watertown WI 53098 · (920)262-1495
LEAP Elementary
-1-5 · 52 students · W4712 County Road O, Watertown WI 53098 · (920)925-3712
Lincoln Elementary
0-5 · 154 students · 210 N Montgomery St, Watertown WI 53094 · (920)262-1465
Riverside Middle
6-8 · 693 students · 131 Hall St, Watertown WI 53094 · (920)262-1480
Schurz Elementary
-1-5 · 244 students · 1508 Neenah St, Watertown WI 53094 · (920)262-1485
Watertown High
9-12 · 1,063 students · 825 Endeavour Dr, Watertown WI 53098 · (920)262-7500
Webster Elementary
-1-5 · 369 students · 634 S 12th St, Watertown WI 53094 · (920)262-1490
Watertown 4 Kids
-1--1 · 146 students · 111 Dodge St, Watertown WI 53094 · (920)262-1460
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
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| School Districts · Districts | Watertown Unified School Distr |
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| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
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| School Statistics · Total Schools | 10 |
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| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,202 |
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| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 225 |
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| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.20 |
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| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
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| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,420 |
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| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 44.3% |
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| Schools Count | 10 |
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Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Maranatha Baptist University
541 students
Colleges (1)
Maranatha Baptist University
745 West Main Street · 9202619300
| Nearest College · Name | Advanced College of Cosmetology |
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| Nearest College · City | Waupun |
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| Nearest College · Phone | (920) 324-3427 |
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| Nearest College · Distance | 14.7 mi |
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Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (7)
GINGERBREAD PRESCHOOL AND CCC INC
120 KUCKKAN LN · CENTER BASED
JEFFERSON CO HEAD START WATERTOWN
415 S EIGHTH ST · HEAD START
KIDDIE KAMPUS PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE
828 W MAIN ST · CENTER BASED
MARY LINSMEIER SCHOOL-WATERTOWN
415 S 8TH ST · CENTER BASED
YMCA DOUGLAS GREAT ESCAPE
1101 PROSPECT ST · SCHOOL BASED
YMCA SCHURZ
1508 NEENAH ST · SCHOOL BASED
YMCA WEBSTER GREAT ESCAPE
634 S 12TH ST · SCHOOL BASED
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Watertown Public Library |
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| Nearest Library · Address | 100 S. Water St. |
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| Nearest Library · Phone | (920) 262-4090 |
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| Nearest Library · Zip | 53094 |
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| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3328 |
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| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
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Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
9202624090 · 100 S. WATER ST., Watertown WI 53094
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 22 |
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| Pct Bachelors Plus | 18.2% |
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| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
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Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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