Top Rankings
Greendale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,609 students in Greendale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Greendale School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,609 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Greendale School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.53
# American Indian Students
6 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
147 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
470 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
14%
# Black Students
61 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,760 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
68%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
145
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
210
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
204
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
226
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
224
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
219
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,954 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,127
$17,039
Spending / Student
$17,954
$17,011
Best Greendale School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 W College Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7000 Enfield Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2770
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Highland View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 S 51st St
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Greendale Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6800 Schoolway
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2800
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Greendale High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Southway
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-0110
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-0110
Grades: 9-12
| 909 students
Rank: n/an/a
Time 4 Learning Charter School
Charter School
5900 S 51st St
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greendale School District?
Greendale School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,609 students.
What is the rank of Greendale School District?
Greendale School District is ranked #68 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greendale School District?
68% of Greendale School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greendale School District?
Greendale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Greendale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,954 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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