Top Rankings
Port Washington-Saukville 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,629 students in Port Washington-Saukville 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 Port Washington-Saukville School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
2,629 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Port Washington-Saukville 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 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
64 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
2,177 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
83%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
148 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
302
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
143
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
164
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
219
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
201
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,262 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 $14,215 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,262
$17,039
Spending / Student
$14,215
$17,011
Best Port Washington-Saukville School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saukville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 N Mill St
Saukville, WI 53080
(262) 268-5900
Saukville, WI 53080
(262) 268-5900
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dunwiddie Elementary 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
| 335 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln Elementary 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
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Middle 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
| 708 students
Rank: #55.
Port Washington High 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
| 804 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
How many schools belong to Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Port Washington-Saukville School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,629 students.
What is the rank of Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Port Washington-Saukville School District is ranked #61 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%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Washington-Saukville School District?
83% of Port Washington-Saukville School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Port Washington-Saukville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Port Washington-Saukville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,215 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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