Wisconsin is the #16 largest school system in the United States, serving 824,002 students across the 2,241 public schools for the 2024-25 school year (there are 1,007 private schools, serving 150,285 students). 85% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin attend public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Wisconsin is 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 38%.
The top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin are Accelerated Advanced Learning Program, Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners, and Odyssey-magellan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 33%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(WI) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
14%
Black
9%
White
67%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Wisconsin (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Advanced Learning Program
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
139 S Monroe Ave
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2135
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2135
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-8
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Rank: #55.
Mill Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 76% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Rank: #66.
Wauwatosa Stem
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Rank: #77.
Woodland Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-6
N9085 N Coop Rd
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Tonawanda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Best Wisconsin Public Schools by County (2024-25)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin include Accelerated Advanced Learning Program, Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners, and Odyssey-magellan.
How many public schools are located in Wisconsin?
2,241 public schools are located in Wisconsin.
What percentage of students in Wisconsin go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin attend public schools (compared to the national average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Minority enrollment in Wisconsin is 33%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.
Which public schools in Wisconsin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wisconsin include: Oak Creek West Middle School vs. Oak Creek East Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Junior High School vs. P J Jacobs Junior High School, Denmark Early Childhood Center vs. Beaumont Elementary School
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