Best High Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 745 high schools with 315,048 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 Wisconsin score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wisconsin don't meet expectations.

1. Km Global Sch

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kettle Moraine School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students

2. Eisenhower Middle/high

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Berlin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1029 Students

3. Cedarburg High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students

4. High School Of Health Sciences

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kettle Moraine School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students

5. Brookfield Central High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elmbrook School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1192 Students

6. Laurel High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Viroqua Area School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students

7. Arrowhead High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Arrowhead Uhs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2086 Students

8. Whitefish Bay High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Whitefish Bay School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students

9. Kettle Moraine High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kettle Moraine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 878 Students

10. Reagan College Preparatory High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Milwaukee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 532 middle schools with 206,782 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 Wisconsin score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wisconsin meet expectations.

1. Odyssey-magellan

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 200 Students

2. Accelerated Advanced Learning Program

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oshkosh Area School District • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 60 Students

3. Woodland Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kimberly Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 337 Students

4. Whitefish Bay Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whitefish Bay School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students

5. Bayside Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fox Point J2 School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 340 Students

6. Muskego Lakes Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 691 Students

7. Hamilton Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students

8. North Shore Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hartland-lakeside J3 School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students

9. Winneconne Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Winneconne Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students

10. Webster Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 1,638 elementary schools with 425,090 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 Wisconsin score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wisconsin meet expectations.

1. Kohler Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kohler School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

2. Mill Valley Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 448 Students

3. Wauwatosa Stem

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wauwatosa School District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 131 Students

4. Marcy Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 508 Students

5. Parkview Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 504 Students

6. Houlton Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hudson School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 225 Students

7. Thorson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cedarburg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students

8. Shorewood Hills Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students

9. Lakeview Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Muskego-norway School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 299 Students

10. Lake Country School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Country School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 485 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wisconsin

State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Wisconsin has a total population of 5,893,718 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wisconsin

962,821

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wisconsin.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

13.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wisconsin.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wisconsin.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,574 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wisconsin Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Wisconsin

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Minnesota

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Iowa

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Illinois

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Michigan

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Indiana

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Missouri

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Ohio

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
South Dakota

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Nebraska

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kentucky

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations