Best Schools in Ozaukee County, WI
Ozaukee County, WI has 44 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 27 elementary) serving 16,541 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Ozaukee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ozaukee County, WI
The top high schools in Ozaukee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedarburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students
2. Grafton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grafton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 715 Students
3. Homestead High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mequon-thiensville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. Cedar Grove-belgium High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Grove-belgium Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students
5. Port Washington High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Port Washington-saukville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 814 Students
6. Ozaukee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Ozaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
7. Random Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Random Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ozaukee County, WI
The top middle schools in Ozaukee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
2. Cedar Grove-belgium Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cedar Grove-belgium Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 255 Students
3. John Long Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Grafton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
4. Lake Shore Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Mequon-thiensville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 327 Students
5. Ozaukee Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Northern Ozaukee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
6. Steffen Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Mequon-thiensville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students
7. Thomas Jefferson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Port Washington-saukville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 717 Students
8. Random Lake Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Random Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ozaukee County, WI
The top elementary schools in Ozaukee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students
2. Thorson Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students
3. Riveredge Outdoor Learning Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Northern Ozaukee School District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 97 Students
4. Woodview Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grafton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
5. Dunwiddie Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Port Washington-saukville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 351 Students
6. Westlawn Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
7. Donges Bay Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mequon-thiensville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
8. Kennedy Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Grafton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
9. Wilson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mequon-thiensville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
10. Oriole Lane Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mequon-thiensville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ozaukee County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ozaukee County, WI has a total population of 91,503 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ozaukee County, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ozaukee County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ozaukee County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ozaukee County, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ozaukee County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ozaukee County, WI
How many schools are in Ozaukee County, WI?
Ozaukee County, WI has 44 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 16,541 students in total.
How do schools in Ozaukee County perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Ozaukee County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Ozaukee County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ozaukee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ozaukee County
6 places in Ozaukee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (5)
- Cedarburg School District (6 schools)
- Mequon-Thiensville School District (6 schools)
- Northern Ozaukee School District (5 schools)
- Port Washington-Saukville School District (5 schools)
- Grafton School District (4 schools)