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29 schools in Waukesha

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Waukesha's public-school footprint covers 29 campuses with combined enrollment of about 11,556 students, averaging 398 per campus.

7-year change in Waukesha

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,556
-1,403 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
29
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 64%
% Hispanic
26%
was 23%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Banting ElementaryElementaryPK-05486
Bethesda ElementaryElementaryPK-05401
Butler MiddleMiddle06-08786
eAchieve Academy - WisconsinHigh06-12639
eAchieve ElementaryElementaryPK-05111
Hadfield ElementaryElementaryPK-05338
Hawthorne ElementaryElementaryPK-05321
Heyer ElementaryElementaryPK-05328
Hillcrest ElementaryElementaryPK-05239
Horning MiddleMiddle06-08534
La Casa de Esperanza Charter SchoolElementaryPK-08310
Les Paul MiddleMiddle06-08547
Lowell ElementaryElementaryPK-05347
Meadowbrook ElementaryElementaryPK-05243
Mill Creek AcademyElementaryPK-06324
North HighHigh09-12911
Prairie ElementaryElementaryPK-05348
Riverview SchoolHigh06-125
Rose Glen ElementaryElementaryPK-05490
South HighHigh09-12833
Summit View ElementaryElementaryPK-05449
Waukesha Academy of Health ProfessionsHigh09-12112
Waukesha East Alternative SchoolHigh06-1274
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory AcademyHigh09-12144
Waukesha STEM AcademyElementaryKG-08580
Waukesha Transition AcademyHigh12-1236
West HighHigh09-121,167
White Rock CampusElementaryPK-PK167
White Rock SchoolElementaryPK-08286

About Waukesha

Across Waukesha, Wisconsin, 29 public schools teaches about 11,556 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 9 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,556 students, declined 11% from the 12,959 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 64% to 58% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Waukesha discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Waukesha, Wisconsin?
There are 29 public K-12 schools in Waukesha, with a combined enrollment of about 11,556.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Waukesha?
Waukesha has 17 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Waukesha?
West High is the largest public school in Waukesha by enrollment, with approximately 1,167 students.
What school districts serve Waukesha?
Waukesha is served by 3 public school districts, including Waukesha School District, La Casa De Esperanza Inc, Mill Creek Academy Inc.
What grade levels do public schools in Waukesha cover?
Public schools in Waukesha serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Waukesha?
7 of the 29 public schools in Waukesha are charter schools.