Best Schools in Waukesha County, WI
Waukesha County, WI has a total of 168 schools including 39 high schools, 27 middle schools and 99 elementary schools. A total of 73,740 students attend Waukesha County, WI schools. On average, schools in Waukesha County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waukesha County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Waukesha County, WI
Waukesha County, WI has 39 high schools with 24,809 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waukesha County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waukesha County don't meet expectations.
1. Km Global Sch
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Kettle Moraine School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
2. Eisenhower Middle/high
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New Berlin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1029 Students
3. High School Of Health Sciences
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Kettle Moraine School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
4. Brookfield Central High
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1192 Students
5. Arrowhead High
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Arrowhead Uhs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2086 Students
6. Kettle Moraine High
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
7. Brookfield East High
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
8. Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
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Waukesha School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
9. Pewaukee High
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Pewaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 882 Students
10. Hamilton High
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1562 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waukesha County, WI
Waukesha County, WI has 27 middle schools with 14,696 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waukesha County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waukesha County meet expectations.
1. Muskego Lakes Middle
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 691 Students
2. North Shore Middle
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Hartland-lakeside J3 School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
3. Merton Intermediate
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Merton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 360 Students
4. Silver Spring Intermediate
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 747 Students
5. Lake Denoon Middle
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 724 Students
6. Templeton Middle
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 750 Students
7. Kettle Moraine Middle
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
8. Pilgrim Park Middle
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
9. Wisconsin Hills Middle
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
10. Park View Middle
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Mukwonago School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 747 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waukesha County, WI
Waukesha County, WI has 99 elementary schools with 33,605 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waukesha County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waukesha County meet expectations.
1. Mill Valley Elementary
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 448 Students
2. Marcy Elementary
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 508 Students
3. Lakeview Elementary
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 299 Students
4. Lake Country School
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Lake Country School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 485 Students
5. North Lake Elementary
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North Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 331 Students
6. Brookfield Elementary
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
7. Tonawanda Elementary
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
8. Maple Avenue Elementary
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 408 Students
9. Summit Elementary
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
10. Lannon Elementary
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waukesha County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waukesha County, WI has a total population of 406,978 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waukesha County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waukesha 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 Waukesha County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
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