For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,968 students in Waterford, WI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Waterford, WI are Lakeview Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Woodfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waterford, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
26335 Fries Ln
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Grades: PK-4
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8937 Big Bend Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 Barnes Dr
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 N Milwaukee St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Fox River Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
921 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waterford, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waterford, WI include Lakeview Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Woodfield Elementary School. Waterford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waterford?
6 public elementary schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Waterford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waterford include: Woodfield Elementary School vs. Trailside Elementary School, Trailside Elementary School vs. Evergreen Elementary School, Trailside Elementary School vs. Woodfield Elementary School
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