Total enrollment
25,125
+733 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Racine County
Wisconsin · Public K-12
Racine County's public-school footprint spans 54 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 25,901, the largest district being Racine Unified School District. That works out to 35 elementary, 2 middle, and 12 high schools.
4-year change in Racine County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
50
+1 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Racine County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wisconsin | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.6% | #64 of 67 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 25,901 | #7 of 70 | #392 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 52 | #8 of 70 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #54 of 70 | #1,319 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 48.1% | #16 of 70 | #1,719 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.0% | #2 of 70 | #279 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Racine County school rankings
Residents
197,532
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
54
15 districts
Enrollment
25,901
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$78,096
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.1%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
35
15,920 students
Middle
2
1,289 students
High
12
8,346 students
Combined / other
5
346 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Racine Unified School District
16,557 students · 15 districts in Racine County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Racine 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
28.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.7% under 18
Test scores in Racine County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 35 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Cooper Montessori· 74.7%
- Lakeview Elementary· 74.5%
- Drought Elementary· 71.7%
- North Cape Elementary· 68.1%
- Fox River Middle· 67.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Mitchell School· 7.7%
- Julian Thomas Elementary· 12.7%
- Johnson Elementary· 15.2%
- Jerstad-Agerholm School· 15.7%
- Fratt Elementary· 16.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Racine | High | 09-12 | 1,856 | · |
| Gifford School | Racine | Elementary | PK-08 | 1,331 | · |
| Horlick High | Racine | High | 09-12 | 1,212 | · |
| Park High | Racine | High | 07-12 | 1,203 | · |
| Starbuck International School | Racine | Elementary | KG-08 | 1,133 | · |
| Mitchell School | Racine | Elementary | PK-08 | 1,040 | · |
| Union Grove High | Union Grove | High | 09-12 | 1,032 | · |
| Waterford High | Waterford | High | 09-12 | 889 | · |
| Union Grove Elementary | Union Grove | Elementary | PK-08 | 886 | · |
| Burlington High School | Burlington | High | 09-12 | 880 | · |
| Jerstad-Agerholm School | Racine | Elementary | PK-08 | 870 | · |
| Karcher Middle School | Burlington | Middle | 05-08 | 779 | · |
| Gilmore Fine Arts School | Racine | Elementary | KG-08 | 737 | · |
| Walden III High | Racine | High | 06-12 | 692 | · |
| Julian Thomas Elementary | Racine | Elementary | PK-05 | 574 | · |
| Johnson Elementary | Racine | Elementary | PK-05 | 557 | · |
| O Brown Elementary | Racine | Elementary | PK-05 | 540 | · |
| The REAL Sch | Sturtevant | High | 06-12 | 538 | · |
| Wadewitz Elementary | Racine | Elementary | PK-05 | 517 | · |
| Fox River Middle | Waterford | Middle | 06-08 | 510 | · |
| Schulte School | Sturtevant | Elementary | PK-07 | 479 | · |
| Yorkville Elementary | Union Grove | Elementary | PK-08 | 465 | · |
| Knapp Elementary | Racine | Elementary | PK-05 | 462 | · |
| 21st Century Preparatory School | Racine | Elementary | PK-08 | 438 | · |
| Fratt Elementary | Racine | Elementary | PK-05 | 435 | · |
| Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary | Racine | Elementary | KG-05 | 433 | · |
| Dyer Elementary | Burlington | Elementary | PK-04 | 395 | · |
| Raymond Elementary | Franksville | Elementary | PK-08 | 385 | · |
| Goodland Montessori | Racine | Elementary | PK-07 | 375 | · |
| Bull Early Education Center | Racine | Elementary | PK-PK | 365 | · |
| Red Apple School | Racine | Elementary | KG-06 | 354 | · |
| West Ridge Elementary | Racine | Elementary | PK-05 | 343 | · |
| Trailside Elementary | Waterford | Elementary | PK-05 | 331 | · |
| Woodfield Elementary | Waterford | Elementary | PK-05 | 322 | · |
| Evergreen Elementary | Waterford | Elementary | PK-05 | 310 | · |
| Lakeview Elementary | Wind Lake | Elementary | KG-04 | 290 | · |
| Waller Elementary | Burlington | Elementary | KG-04 | 247 | · |
| Cooper Montessori | Burlington | Elementary | PK-06 | 225 | · |
| Winkler Elementary | Burlington | Elementary | KG-04 | 207 | · |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Racine | Elementary | PK-05 | 195 | · |
| North Cape Elementary | Franksville | Elementary | PK-08 | 194 | · |
| Washington Elementary | Waterford | Elementary | PK-08 | 192 | · |
| Racine Alternative Learning | Racine | Combined | KG-12 | 183 | · |
| Drought Elementary | Franksville | Elementary | PK-08 | 109 | · |
| All District 4 Year Old Kindergarten | Racine | Elementary | PK-PK | 103 | · |
| Kansasville Elementary | Kansasville | Elementary | PK-08 | 81 | · |
| Wisconsin Connect Charter School | Burlington | Combined | PK-12 | 78 | · |
| Burlington Alternative School | Burlington | Combined | KG-12 | 65 | · |
| DOC: Racine Youthful Offender Correction al Facility | Racine | High | 11-12 | 32 | · |
| Racine County Detention Center | Racine | Combined | 01-12 | 20 | · |
| Racine County Jail | Racine | High | 06-12 | 10 | · |
| DOC: Racine Correctional Institution | Sturtevant | High | 11-12 | 2 | · |
| DOC: Robert E Ellsworth Correctional Cen ter | Union Grove | High | 12-12 | 0 | · |
| Jones Elementary | Racine | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Racine County
About Racine County
Across the middle-population Wisconsin county of Racine County of about 197,532 residents, the public-school footprint covers 54 schools and about 25,901 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $78,096 a year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 6% meaningfully above the Wisconsin median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Racine County is made up of 35 elementary schools (15,920 students), 2 middle schools (1,289), 12 high schools (8,346), and 5 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Racine County is Racine Unified School District, which alone enrolls about 16,557 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Racine County has expanded 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 24,392 students to 25,125. Racine County now counts 50 public schools, up from 49 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Racine County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data