Top Rankings
Pewaukee 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,948 students in Pewaukee 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 Pewaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
2,948 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Pewaukee 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 450 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
205 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
63 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,346 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
80%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
173
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
214
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
234
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
218
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
208
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
227
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,349 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,753 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,349
$16,831
Spending / Student
$17,753
$16,804
Best Pewaukee School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
458 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5051
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5051
Grades: 3-5
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Asa Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
472 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5067
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5067
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Pewaukee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5013
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Rank: #44.
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
436 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5054
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5054
Grades: PK-2
| 789 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pewaukee School District?
Pewaukee School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,948 students.
What is the rank of Pewaukee School District?
Pewaukee School District is ranked #30 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 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pewaukee School District?
80% of Pewaukee School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pewaukee School District?
Pewaukee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Pewaukee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,753 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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