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Kenosha County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Kenosha County, Wisconsin operates 56 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 27,114 students (about 484 per campus). By grade band, the county runs 37 elementary, 5 middle, and 11 high schools.

7-year change in Kenosha County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
25,132
-3,500 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
46
-8 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 58%
% Hispanic
26%
was 24%
% Black
10%
was 11%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
56
13 districts
Enrollment
27,114
NCES CCD
Median income
$81,239
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.3%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
37
15,022 students
Middle
5
3,625 students
High
11
8,438 students
Combined / other
3
29 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kenosha School District
20,297 students · 13 districts in Kenosha County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kenosha County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
75%
Hispanic
15%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
27%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
39
21.7% under 18

Test scores in Kenosha County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 33 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

See all 33 schools in Kenosha County ranked by score →

All schools (56)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Indian Trail High School and AcademyKenoshaHigh09-121,902·
Bradford HighKenoshaHigh09-121,453·
Tremper HighKenoshaHigh09-121,417·
Central HighSalemHigh09-121,309·
Mahone MiddleKenoshaMiddle06-081,025·
Lakeview K-8 AcademyKenoshaElementaryPK-08988·
Salem ElementarySalemElementaryPK-08936·
Lance MiddleKenoshaMiddle06-08899·
Wilmot HighWilmotHigh09-12840·
Bristol ElementaryBristolElementaryPK-08830·
Bullen MiddleKenoshaMiddle06-08754·
Wheatland Center ElementaryBurlingtonElementaryPK-08644·
Nash ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05576·
Harborside AcademyKenoshaHigh06-12572·
Randall Consolidated SchoolBurlingtonElementaryPK-08560·
Somers ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05560·
Washington MiddleKenoshaMiddle06-08545·
Pleasant Prairie ElementaryPleasant PrairieElementaryPK-05542·
Strange ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05522·
Roosevelt ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05491·
Brass Community SchoolKenoshaElementaryPK-05462·
Whittier ElementaryPleasant PrairieElementaryPK-05459·
Frank ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05457·
Trevor-Wilmot GradeTrevorElementaryPK-08455·
Prairie Lane ElementaryPleasant PrairieElementaryPK-05451·
Riverview ElementarySilver LakeElementaryPK-08449·
Southport ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05438·
Ruth Harman AcademyKenoshaElementaryKG-08427·
Lincoln MiddleKenoshaMiddle06-08402·
Forest Park ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05391·
Lakeview Technology AcademyPleasant PrairieHigh09-12391·
Edward Bain School - Creative ArtsKenoshaElementaryPK-05361·
Reuther Central HighKenoshaHigh09-12358·
Jeffery ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05338·
Kenosha School of Language (KSOL)KenoshaElementaryPK-05330·
Harvey ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05322·
Grewenow ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05310·
Bose ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05304·
Stocker ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05302·
Grant ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05289·
Lakewood ElementaryTwin LakesElementaryPK-08263·
Paris ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-08251·
Vernon ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05249·
Jefferson ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05221·
McKinley ElementaryKenoshaElementaryPK-05221·
Brompton SchoolKenoshaElementaryKG-08218·
Brighton ElementaryKansasvilleElementaryPK-08196·
Chavez Learning StationKenoshaElementaryPK-PK149·
Hillcrest SchoolKenoshaHigh06-12108·
Kenosha High School of Technology Enhanced CurriculumKenoshaHigh09-1280·
Kenosha 4 Year Old KindergartenKenoshaElementaryPK-PK56·
Kenosha Pike SchoolKenoshaCombinedPK-1229·
Phoenix ProjectKenoshaHigh09-128·
Learning by Design AcademyTwin LakesElementaryPK-084·
Kenosha eSchool K-12KenoshaCombinedM-M··
Wilson ElementaryKenoshaCombinedM-M··

Cities in Kenosha County

Kenosha41 schoolsPleasant Prairie4 schoolsBurlington2 schoolsSalem2 schoolsTwin Lakes2 schoolsBristol1 schoolKansasville1 schoolSilver Lake1 schoolTrevor1 schoolWilmot1 school

About Kenosha County

In Wisconsin, Kenosha County is a middle-population county of about 168,438 residents. 56 public schools across the county enrolls about 27,114 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $81,239 a year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 11% noticeably above the Wisconsin median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Kenosha County spans 37 elementary schools (15,022 students), 5 middle schools (3,625), 11 high schools (8,438), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Kenosha County is Kenosha School District, which alone enrolls about 20,297 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 25,132 students, decreased 12% from the 28,632 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Kenosha County lost 8 schools, going from 54 to 46. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 58% to 55%.

On allk12, the community for Kenosha County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has 56 public K-12 schools serving approximately 27,114 students.
How many high schools are in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 8,438 students.
How many middle schools are in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,625 students.
How many elementary schools are in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County, Wisconsin has 37 public elementary schools, serving approximately 15,022 students.
What is the largest school district in Kenosha County?
Kenosha School District is the largest school district in Kenosha County, serving approximately 20,297 students. The county contains 13 school districts overall.
How many people live in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County has roughly 168,438 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Kenosha County?
Median household income in Kenosha County is $81,239, above the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kenosha County?
Approximately 31.2% of adults 25 and older in Kenosha County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kenosha County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.3% of students in Kenosha County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Wisconsin county average of 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kenosha County schools?
Across Kenosha County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.1 to 1.

Kenosha County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data