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Waukesha County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Waukesha County is a Wisconsin county whose public-school system spans 113 schools and approximately 60,032 students. Median household income runs about $106,076. By level, that breaks down as 67 elementary, 17 middle, and 26 high schools.

4-year change in Waukesha County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
60,032
-297 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
113
+4 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Waukesha County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn WisconsinIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
68.7%#2 of 67N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
60,032#3 of 70#184 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
113#3 of 70N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.0:1#67 of 70#1,786 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
17.4%#69 of 70#2,516 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
41.4%#23 of 70#1,438 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.

Waukesha County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
411,762
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
113
25 districts
Enrollment
60,032
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$106,076
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
17.4%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
67
27,589 students
Middle
17
11,429 students
High
26
20,421 students
Combined / other
3
593 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Waukesha School District
10,922 students · 25 districts in Waukesha County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Waukesha 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
87%
Hispanic
6%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
75%
Hispanic
11%
Black
3%
Asian
6%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
48.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.0% under 18

Test scores in Waukesha County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 80 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

See all 80 schools in Waukesha County ranked by score →

All schools (113)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Arrowhead HighHartlandHigh09-121,950·
Muskego HighMuskegoHigh09-121,634·
Mukwonago HighMukwonagoHigh09-121,604·
Oconomowoc HighOconomowocHigh09-121,591·
Hamilton HighSussexHigh09-121,577·
Brookfield East HighBrookfieldHigh09-121,374·
Menomonee Falls HighMenomonee FallsHigh09-121,261·
Brookfield Central HighBrookfieldHigh09-121,215·
West HighWaukeshaHigh09-121,167·
Eisenhower Middle/HighNew BerlinHigh07-121,095·
New Berlin West Middle/HighNew BerlinHigh07-121,036·
Burleigh ElementaryBrookfieldElementaryPK-05927·
Bay Lane ElementaryMuskegoElementaryPK-04912·
North HighWaukeshaHigh09-12911·
Pilgrim Park MiddleElm GroveMiddle06-08898·
Pewaukee HighPewaukeeHigh09-12889·
Kettle Moraine HighWalesHigh09-12869·
South HighWaukeshaHigh09-12833·
Wisconsin Hills MiddleBrookfieldMiddle06-08812·
North MiddleMenomonee FallsMiddle06-08804·
Butler MiddleWaukeshaMiddle06-08786·
Swanson ElementaryBrookfieldElementaryPK-05778·
Templeton MiddleSussexMiddle07-08766·
Silver Spring IntermediateSussexMiddle05-06758·
Nature Hill IntermediateOconomowocMiddle05-08750·
Pewaukee Lake ElementaryPewaukeeElementaryPK-02748·
Kettle Moraine MiddleDousmanMiddle06-08726·
Park View MiddleMukwonagoMiddle07-08721·
Muskego Lakes MiddleMuskegoMiddle05-08676·
Lake Denoon MiddleMuskegoMiddle05-08673·
Ronald Reagan ElementaryNew BerlinElementaryPK-06669·
Dixon ElementaryBrookfieldElementaryPK-05658·
Horizon SchoolPewaukeeElementary03-05647·
Brookfield ElementaryBrookfieldElementaryPK-05641·
eAchieve Academy - WisconsinWaukeshaHigh06-12639·
Silver Lake IntermediateOconomowocMiddle05-08633·
Asa Clark MiddlePewaukeeMiddle06-08623·
Waukesha STEM AcademyWaukeshaElementaryKG-08580·
Elmwood ElementaryNew BerlinElementaryPK-06567·
Lake Country Classical Academy IncOconomowocCombinedKG-12562·
Meadow View ElementaryOconomowocElementaryPK-04548·
Les Paul MiddleWaukeshaMiddle06-08547·
Horning MiddleWaukeshaMiddle06-08534·
Tonawanda ElementaryElm GroveElementaryPK-05533·
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning CenterMenomonee FallsElementaryPK-02526·
Merton PrimaryHartlandElementaryPK-04526·
Poplar Creek ElementaryNew BerlinElementaryPK-06514·
Clarendon Avenue ElementaryMukwonagoElementaryPK-06511·
Summit ElementaryOconomowocElementaryPK-04504·
Rose Glen ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05490·
Marcy ElementaryMenomonee FallsElementaryKG-04488·
Banting ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05486·
Shady Lane ElementaryMenomonee FallsElementaryPK-02461·
Maple Avenue ElementarySussexElementaryKG-04457·
Woodside ElementarySussexElementaryKG-04456·
Big Bend ElementaryBig BendElementaryPK-06455·
Riverside ElementaryMenomonee FallsElementary03-05455·
Rolling Hills ElementaryMukwonagoElementaryPK-06455·
Orchard Lane ElementaryNew BerlinElementaryPK-06453·
Summit View ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05449·
Lake Country SchoolHartlandElementaryPK-08447·
Section ElementaryMukwonagoElementaryPK-06438·
Swallow ElementaryHartlandElementaryPK-08432·
Mill Valley ElementaryMuskegoElementaryKG-04417·
Prairie View ElementaryNorth PrairieElementaryPK-06417·
Richmond ElementarySussexElementaryPK-08410·
North ElementaryHartlandElementaryPK-02405·
Bethesda ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05401·
Park Lawn ElementaryOconomowocElementaryPK-04383·
Valley View ElementaryMenomonee FallsElementary03-05369·
Merton IntermediateHartlandMiddle05-08368·
North Lake ElementaryHartlandElementaryPK-08365·
North Shore MiddleHartlandMiddle06-08354·
Lannon ElementaryLannonElementaryKG-04350·
Prairie ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05348·
Lowell ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05347·
Hadfield ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05338·
Hoover ElementaryNew BerlinElementaryPK-05335·
Wales ElementaryWalesElementaryPK-05333·
South ElementaryHartlandElementary03-05332·
Heyer ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05328·
Mill Creek AcademyWaukeshaElementaryPK-06324·
Hawthorne ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05321·
Dousman ElementaryDousmanElementaryPK-05311·
La Casa de Esperanza Charter SchoolWaukeshaElementaryPK-08310·
White Rock SchoolWaukeshaElementaryPK-08286·
Cushing ElementaryDelafieldElementaryPK-05281·
Willow Springs Learning CenterMenomonee FallsElementaryPK-PK279·
Greenland ElementaryOconomowocElementaryPK-04263·
Magee ElementaryGenesee DepotElementaryPK-05255·
Meadowbrook ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05243·
Stone Bank ElementaryOconomowocElementaryPK-08241·
Hillcrest ElementaryWaukeshaElementaryPK-05239·
Eagle ElementaryEagleElementaryPK-05234·
Adeline Montessori School IncOconomowocElementaryPK-08211·
High School of Health SciencesWalesHigh09-12176·
White Rock CampusWaukeshaElementaryPK-PK167·
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory AcademyWaukeshaHigh09-12144·
District 4KMukwonagoElementaryPK-PK139·
Kettle Moraine ExploreWalesElementaryKG-05137·

Cities in Waukesha County

Waukesha29 schoolsOconomowoc10 schoolsHartland9 schoolsBrookfield8 schoolsMenomonee Falls8 schoolsMukwonago8 schoolsNew Berlin7 schoolsWales7 schoolsSussex6 schoolsMuskego5 schoolsPewaukee4 schoolsDelafield2 schoolsDousman2 schoolsEagle2 schoolsElm Grove2 schoolsBig Bend1 schoolGenesee Depot1 schoolLannon1 schoolNorth Prairie1 school

About Waukesha County

In Wisconsin, Waukesha County is a sizable county of about 411,762 residents. 113 public schools across the county serves about 60,032 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $106,076, roughly 49% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 3%. That income level is 44% above the Wisconsin median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Waukesha County is built around 67 elementary schools (27,589 students), 17 middle schools (11,429), 26 high schools (20,421), and 3 combined or other schools.

Waukesha School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 10,922 students across Waukesha County.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Waukesha County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 60,329 students to 60,032. The school count climbed from 109 to 113 across the same 4-year window.

On this page, the community for Waukesha County 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 serve Waukesha County?
There are 113 public K-12 schools in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 60,032.
How many high schools are in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has 26 public high schools, serving approximately 20,421 students.
How many middle schools are in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has 17 public middle schools, serving approximately 11,429 students.
How many elementary schools are in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has 67 public elementary schools, serving approximately 27,589 students.
What is the largest school district in Waukesha County?
Waukesha School District is the largest school district in Waukesha County, serving approximately 10,922 students. The county contains 25 school districts overall.
How many people live in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County has roughly 411,762 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Waukesha County?
Median household income in Waukesha County is $106,076, above the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Waukesha County?
Approximately 48.9% of adults 25 and older in Waukesha County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Waukesha County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 17.4% of students in Waukesha County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Wisconsin county average of 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waukesha County schools?
Across Waukesha County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data