Top Rankings
Oconomowoc Area 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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,015 students in Oconomowoc Area 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 Oconomowoc Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 38% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Oconomowoc Area School District are Park Lawn Elementary School, Meadow View Elementary School and Summit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Oconomowoc Area School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
5,015 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Oconomowoc Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 445 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 450 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
294 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
61 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
4,460 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
89%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
146 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
310
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
334
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
344
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
334
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
310
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
353
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
342
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
341
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
394
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
421
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
431
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
416
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,922 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,798 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,922
$16,831
Spending / Student
$14,798
$16,804
Best Oconomowoc Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Lawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 Park Lawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Grades: PK-4
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Meadow View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Whalen Dr
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8000
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1680 E Valley Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8300
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8300
Grades: PK-4
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Greenland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 Coolidge St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8100
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8100
Grades: PK-4
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Silver Lake Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Oconomowoc Pkwy
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-4305
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-4305
Grades: 5-8
| 595 students
Rank: #66.
Ixonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N8425 North St
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Grades: PK-4
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Nature Hill Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Lake Dr
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-4945
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-4945
Grades: 5-8
| 773 students
Rank: #88.
Oconomowoc High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
641 E Forest St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-3100
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,662 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oconomowoc Area School District?
Oconomowoc Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,015 students.
What is the rank of Oconomowoc Area School District?
Oconomowoc Area School District is ranked #42 out of 445 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 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oconomowoc Area School District?
89% of Oconomowoc Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oconomowoc Area School District?
Oconomowoc Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Oconomowoc Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,798 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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