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16 schools in West Allis

Wisconsin · Public K-12

For families in West Allis, public-school options total 16 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 5,656 (7 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high).

7-year change in West Allis

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,652
-2,077 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
-3 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 53%
% Hispanic
31%
was 24%
% Black
11%
was 11%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Central HighHigh09-12961
Deeper Learning Virtual AcademyCombinedPK-1288
Frank Lloyd Wright IntermediateMiddle06-08902
Franklin ElementaryElementaryPK-05244
Horace Mann ElementaryElementaryPK-05384
Irving ElementaryElementaryPK-05375
James E Dottke Project-Based Learning High SchoolHigh09-12168
Jefferson ElementaryElementaryPK-05393
Lane IntermediateCombinedM-M·
Longfellow ElementaryCombinedM-M·
Madison ElementaryCombinedM-M·
Mitchell ElementaryElementaryPK-05267
Nathan Hale HighHigh09-121,134
Shared JourneysHigh07-124
Walker ElementaryElementaryPK-05371
Wilson ElementaryElementaryPK-05365

About West Allis

Across West Allis, Wisconsin, 16 public schools hosts about 5,656 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, and 4 other.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,652 students, fell 27% from the 7,729 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, West Allis shed 3 schools, going from 15 to 12. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 53% to 45% over the same window.

On this page, the community for West Allis discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in West Allis?
West Allis, Wisconsin has 16 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,656 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in West Allis?
West Allis has 7 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 4 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in West Allis?
Nathan Hale High is the largest public school in West Allis by enrollment, with approximately 1,134 students.
What school districts serve West Allis?
West Allis public schools are operated by West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
What grade levels do public schools in West Allis cover?
Public schools in West Allis serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in West Allis?
2 of the 16 public schools in West Allis are charter schools.