For the 2025 school year, there are 113 public schools serving 60,152 students in Waukesha County, WI (there are , serving 11,971 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Waukesha County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Waukesha County, WI are Tonawanda Elementary School, Mill Valley Elementary School and Lake Country School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Waukesha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Waukesha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lake Country School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Maple Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W240n6059 Maple Ave
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
High School Of Health Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Park Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Park Lawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Section Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W322s9230 Beulah Rd
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Whalen Dr
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8000
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W313s4134 Hwy 83
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Gr: 5-8 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Muskego Lakes Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W124s8009 North Cape Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1860
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1860
Gr: 5-8 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Merton Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28460 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-2227
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-2227
Gr: PK-4 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1680 E Valley Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8300
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8300
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2020.
North Lake Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Clarendon Ave
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Gr: PK-6 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
South Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Gr: 3-5 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2323.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Eagleville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
S101w34511 Hwy Lo
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2727.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5900 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2828.
Silver Spring Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N58w22350 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Gr: 5-6 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2929.
Horizon School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
458 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5051
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5051
Gr: 3-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3030.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 915 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W330s6473 County Rd E
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3333.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N59w22490 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6477
Gr: 7-8 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3434.
Lake Denoon Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W216s10586 Crowbar Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1820
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1820
Gr: 5-8 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Greenland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 Coolidge St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8100
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8100
Gr: PK-4 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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Waukesha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1500 S West Ln
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
S75w16399 Hilltop Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ethan Allen School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
W 323 South 1050 Boys School R
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
3500 South Glen Park Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
232 Church St
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Gr: K-2
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Gr: 3-5
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
2250 Lynette Ln
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Gr: 8-9 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Life Entrepreneur Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Gr: 6-8
W156n8480 Pilgrim Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
S75w17476 Janesville Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
4385 S Calhoun Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
Gr: 7-8 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Gr: 8-9 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
175 South Barker Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Gr: 4-6
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
5330 S Racine Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
W220n6660 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Gr: PK | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Waukesha Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Waukesha County, WI include Tonawanda Elementary School, Mill Valley Elementary School and Lake Country School. Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public schools are located in Waukesha County?
113 public schools are located in Waukesha County.
What percentage of students in Waukesha County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Waukesha County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waukesha County include: Wisconsin Hills Middle School vs. Pilgrim Park Middle School, Pilgrim Park Middle School vs. Wisconsin Hills Middle School, Nature Hill Intermediate vs. Silver Lake Intermediate
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