Best Schools in Waukesha, WI
Waukesha, WI has a total of 42 schools including 13 high schools, 6 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 20,246 students attend Waukesha, WI schools. On average, schools in Waukesha score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waukesha don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Waukesha, WI
Waukesha, WI has 13 high schools with 8,876 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 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waukesha underperform expectations.
1. Arrowhead High
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Arrowhead Uhs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2086 Students
2. Kettle Moraine High
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students
3. Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
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Waukesha School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
4. West High
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1194 Students
5. Mukwonago High
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Mukwonago School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students
6. Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions
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Waukesha School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 146 Students
7. Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
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Waukesha School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 749 Students
8. North High
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1016 Students
9. South High
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 890 Students
10. Waukesha East Alternative School
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Waukesha School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 74 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waukesha, WI
Waukesha, WI has 6 middle schools with 3,873 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 score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waukesha meet expectations.
1. North Shore Middle
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Hartland-lakeside J3 School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students
2. Kettle Moraine Middle
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
3. Park View Middle
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Mukwonago School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 747 Students
4. Les Paul Middle
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
5. Butler Middle
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 811 Students
6. Horning Middle
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waukesha, WI
Waukesha, WI has 23 elementary schools with 7,497 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 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waukesha don't meet expectations.
1. South Elementary
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Hartland-lakeside J3 School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students
2. White Rock School
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 256 Students
3. Rose Glen Elementary
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
4. Eagleville Charter School
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Mukwonago School District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 111 Students
5. Wales Elementary
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
6. Waukesha Stem Academy
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Waukesha School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 646 Students
7. Magee Elementary
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Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
8. Summit View Elementary
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
9. Hillcrest Elementary
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
10. Bethesda Elementary
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Waukesha School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waukesha, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waukesha, WI has a total population of 87,845 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waukesha, 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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waukesha, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waukesha, WI.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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