For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,408 students in Waunakee, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 558 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Waunakee, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Waunakee, WI are Waunakee Intermediate, Arboretum Elementary School and Waunakee Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waunakee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Waunakee have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Waunakee, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waunakee Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6273 Woodland Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Grades: 5-6
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Arboretum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Grades: PK-4
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Waunakee Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Grades: PK-4
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Waunakee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Community Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,327 students
Rank: #66.
Waunakee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060
Grades: 7-8
| 682 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waunakee Community 4k School
Magnet School
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Grades: PK
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waunakee, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Waunakee, WI include Waunakee Intermediate, Arboretum Elementary School and Waunakee Prairie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waunakee?
7 public schools are located in Waunakee.
What percentage of students in Waunakee go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Waunakee are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waunakee?
Waunakee public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Waunakee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waunakee include: Waunakee Community 4k School vs. Waunakee Heritage Elementary School, Waunakee Prairie Elementary School vs. Arboretum Elementary School, Waunakee Prairie Elementary School vs. Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
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