Top Rankings
Grafton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,132 students in Grafton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Grafton School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,132 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Grafton School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 450 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.53
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
102 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
48 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,749 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
82%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
138
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
180
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,346 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,147 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,346
$17,039
Spending / Student
$14,147
$17,011
Best Grafton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1629 11th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5650
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 5th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5750
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
John Long Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Hickory St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5800
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Grafton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1950 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5500
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grafton School District?
Grafton School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,132 students.
What is the rank of Grafton School District?
Grafton School District is ranked #34 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grafton School District?
82% of Grafton School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grafton School District?
Grafton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Grafton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,147 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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