For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,184 students in Port Washington, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 258 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Port Washington, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Port Washington, WI are Dunwiddie Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Washington, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Port Washington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Port Washington, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dunwiddie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1243 W Lincoln Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5700
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1325 N Theis Ln
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5800
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1403 N Holden St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 717 students
Rank: #44.
Port Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
427 W Jackson St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5500
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Port Washington, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1243 W Lincoln Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5715
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5715
Grades: PK
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Washington, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Port Washington, WI include Dunwiddie Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Port Washington?
4 public schools are located in Port Washington.
What percentage of students in Port Washington go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Port Washington are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Port Washington?
Port Washington public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Port Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Port Washington include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Dunwiddie Elementary School, Dunwiddie Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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