Top Rankings
Elmbrook School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,863 students in Elmbrook School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Elmbrook School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 38% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Elmbrook School District are Tonawanda Elementary School, Brookfield Elementary School and Burleigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Elmbrook School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
7,863 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
508 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmbrook School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 450 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
15%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
69%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,649 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,757
$17,039
Spending / Student
$13,649
$17,011
Best Elmbrook School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 915 students
Rank: #44.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Brookfield Central High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #66.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 806 students
Rank: #77.
Brookfield East High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Rank: #88.
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #99.
Pilgrim Park Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairview South
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,863 students.
What is the rank of Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District is ranked #17 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmbrook School District?
69% of Elmbrook School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmbrook School District?
Elmbrook School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Elmbrook School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,649 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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