Best High Schools in Wisconsin

High schools
541
Students
262,297
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Wisconsin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. High Marq Environmental Charter School

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montello School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 33 Students

2. Eisenhower Middle/high

A+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Fond Du Lac Stem Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fond Du Lac School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 154 Students

4. Pembine High

A+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Beecher-dunbar-pembine School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 93 Students

5. Pecatonica High

A+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pecatonica Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 207 Students

6. La Crosse Polytechnic School

A+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

La Crosse School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 120 Students

7. Eagles Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Solon Springs School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students

8. Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waukesha School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students

9. Rio Middle/high

A+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rio Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 190 Students

10. New Berlin West Middle/high

A+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Berlin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1047 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Wisconsin

Middle schools
400
Students
151,513
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Wisconsin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Odyssey-magellan

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

2. Woodland Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

3. North Shore Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Bayside Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Merton Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 360 Students

6. Webster Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

7. Whitefish Bay Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

8. Sevastopol Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sevastopol School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 156 Students

9. Prescott Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prescott School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students

10. Oostburg Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oostburg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 200 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Wisconsin

Elementary schools
1,658
Students
451,142
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Wisconsin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Consolidated Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Milton School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 86 Students

2. Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Green Bay Area Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 356 Students

3. Wauwatosa Stem

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Richards Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whitefish Bay School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 665 Students

5. Swallow Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Swallow School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 464 Students

6. Indian Hill School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maple Dale-indian Hill School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 223 Students

7. Parkview Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

8. Endeavor Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portage Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 67 Students

9. Lien Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amery School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 347 Students

10. Shorewood Hills Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

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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

945,950

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.

Questions About Schools in Wisconsin

How many schools are in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has 2,916 public schools: 541 high schools, 400 middle schools and 1,658 elementary schools, serving 945,950 students in total.

How do schools in Wisconsin perform on state tests?

On average, 2,916 schools in Wisconsin score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Wisconsin meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wisconsin?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Wisconsin

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Minnesota

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Iowa

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Illinois

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Michigan

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Indiana

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Missouri

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ohio

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Dakota

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Nebraska

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kentucky

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every city and county in Wisconsin

School rankings for each place: 1490 cities, towns and neighborhoods, and 72 counties.

Counties

Cities and towns

School district map of Wisconsin

Every public school district in Wisconsin with graded schools. Hover for the district and its school count; click to open its page.

shaded by the district's average SchoolGrade, F to A; grey = not yet graded. Boundaries from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Districts without a page (fewer than three graded schools) are not linked.

Largest school districts in Wisconsin

The 25 districts with the most graded schools in Wisconsin. Each district page lists every one of its schools.