Best Schools in Waukesha County, WI
Waukesha County, WI has 165 public schools (28 high, 19 middle, 99 elementary) serving 73,311 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Waukesha County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waukesha County, WI
The top high schools in Waukesha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eisenhower Middle/high
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New Berlin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1029 Students
2. Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
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Waukesha School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
3. New Berlin West Middle/high
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New Berlin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1047 Students
4. High School Of Health Sciences
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Kettle Moraine School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
5. Brookfield Central High
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1192 Students
6. Arrowhead High
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Arrowhead Uhs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2086 Students
7. Hamilton High
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1562 Students
8. Muskego High
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
9. School For Arts And Performance
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Kettle Moraine School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
10. Brookfield East High
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waukesha County, WI
The top middle schools in Waukesha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Shore Middle
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Hartland-lakeside J3 School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
2. Merton Intermediate
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Merton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 360 Students
3. Silver Spring Intermediate
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 747 Students
4. Pilgrim Park Middle
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 860 Students
5. Templeton Middle
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 750 Students
6. Kettle Moraine Middle
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
7. Lake Denoon Middle
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Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 724 Students
8. Asa Clark Middle
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Pewaukee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
9. Park View Middle
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Mukwonago School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 747 Students
10. Silver Lake Intermediate
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Oconomowoc Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waukesha County, WI
The top elementary schools in Waukesha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swallow Elementary
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Swallow School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 464 Students
2. Brookfield Elementary
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
3. Meadowbrook Elementary
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
4. Merton Primary
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Merton Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 560 Students
5. Lake Country School
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Lake Country School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 485 Students
6. Maple Avenue Elementary
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 408 Students
7. Richmond Elementary
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Richmond School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students
8. Ronald Reagan Elementary
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New Berlin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 670 Students
9. Burleigh Elementary
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Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 879 Students
10. Marcy Elementary
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Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 508 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.
Questions About Schools in Waukesha County, WI
How many schools are in Waukesha County, WI?
Waukesha County, WI has 165 public schools: 28 high schools, 19 middle schools and 99 elementary schools, serving 73,311 students in total.
How do schools in Waukesha County perform on state tests?
On average, 165 schools in Waukesha County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Waukesha County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waukesha 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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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Waukesha County
20 places in Waukesha County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (20)
- Waukesha (25)
- Brookfield (8)
- Menomonee Falls (8)
- Mukwonago (8)
- Oconomowoc (8)
- New Berlin (7)
- Hartland (6)
- Sussex (6)
- Muskego (5)
- Pewaukee (4)
- Wales (4)
- Delafield (2)
- Dousman (2)
- Eagle (2)
- Elm Grove (2)
- Merton (2)
- Big Bend (1)
- Genesee Depot (1)
- Lannon (1)
- North Prairie (1)
School districts (11)
- Waukesha School District (26 schools)
- Kettle Moraine School District (11 schools)
- Elmbrook School District (10 schools)
- Mukwonago School District (9 schools)
- Hamilton School District (8 schools)
- Oconomowoc Area School District (8 schools)
- Menomonee Falls School District (6 schools)
- Muskego-Norway School District (6 schools)
- New Berlin School District (6 schools)
- Pewaukee School District (4 schools)
- Hartland-Lakeside J3 School District (3 schools)