For the 2025 school year, there are 113 public schools serving 60,152 students in Waukesha County, WI (there are 76 private schools, serving 11,962 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Waukesha County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Waukesha County, WI are Mill Valley Elementary School, Tonawanda Elementary School and Lake Country School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Waukesha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Waukesha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Grades: PK-4
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Country School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Grades: PK-8
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Park Lawn Elementary 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
| 387 students
Rank: #55.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Grades: K-4
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Maple Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W240n6059 Maple Ave
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Grades: K-4
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #99.
North Lake Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #1010.
Muskego Lakes Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W124s8009 North Cape Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1860
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1860
Grades: 5-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1111.
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Rank: #1212.
Meadow View Elementary 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
| 532 students
Rank: #1313.
Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Clarendon Ave
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Rank: #1414.
Summit Elementary 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
| 484 students
Rank: #1515.
Section Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #1616.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W322s9230 Beulah Rd
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Rank: #1717.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #1818.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 915 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lannon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7145 N Lannon Rd
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #2121.
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #2222.
Eagleville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
S101w34511 Hwy Lo
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Rank: #2323.
Bay Lane Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
S75w16399 Hilltop Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1810
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1810
Grades: PK-4
| 904 students
Rank: #2424.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Horizon 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
| 639 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
South Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Grades: 3-5
| 331 students
Rank: #2727.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5900 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lake Denoon Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W216s10586 Crowbar Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1820
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1820
Grades: 5-8
| 687 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Rose Glen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W273s3845 Brookhill Dr
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 970-2405
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #3030.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W330s6473 County Rd E
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #3131.
Merton Primary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
N68w28460 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-2227
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-2227
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: #3232.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W313s4134 Hwy 83
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #3333.
Kettle Moraine Explore
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Rank: #3434.
Silver Spring Intermediate
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
N58w22350 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Grades: 5-6
| 783 students
Rank: #3535.
Poplar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17401 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6520
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6520
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
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Waukesha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
1500 S West Ln
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
S75w16399 Hilltop Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Ethan Allen School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
W 323 South 1050 Boys School R
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
3500 South Glen Park Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
232 Church St
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
2250 Lynette Ln
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Grades: 8-9
| 698 students
Life Entrepreneur Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
W156n8480 Pilgrim Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Grades: PK
| 22 students
S75w17476 Janesville Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
4385 S Calhoun Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
Grades: 7-8
| 322 students
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Grades: 8-9
| 742 students
175 South Barker Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
5330 S Racine Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
W220n6660 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Grades: PK
| 231 students
130 Walton Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Waukesha Stem Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Grades: PK-8
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Waukesha County, WI include Mill Valley Elementary School, Tonawanda Elementary School and Lake Country School. Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public schools are located in Waukesha County?
113 public schools are located in Waukesha County.
What percentage of students in Waukesha County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Waukesha County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waukesha County include: Wisconsin Hills Middle School vs. Pilgrim Park Middle School, Pilgrim Park Middle School vs. Wisconsin Hills Middle School, Nature Hill Intermediate vs. Silver Lake Intermediate
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