Total enrollment
60,032
-297 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
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 2024-25School count
113
+4 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Waukesha County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wisconsin | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 68.7% | #2 of 67 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 60,032 | #3 of 70 | #184 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 113 | #3 of 70 | N/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
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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Swallow Elementary· 89.0%
- Brookfield Elementary· 84.0%
- North Shore Middle· 83.4%
- Section Elementary· 83.1%
- Merton Intermediate· 83.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin· 17.9%
- La Casa de Esperanza Charter School· 21.0%
- Adeline Montessori School Inc· 27.4%
- eAchieve Elementary· 33.3%
- Hawthorne Elementary· 34.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Arts and Performance | Wales | High | 09-12 | 114 | · |
| Waukesha Academy of Health Professions | Waukesha | High | 09-12 | 112 | · |
| eAchieve Elementary | Waukesha | Elementary | PK-05 | 111 | · |
| Eagleville Charter School | Eagle | Elementary | KG-06 | 95 | · |
| Waukesha East Alternative School | Waukesha | High | 06-12 | 74 | · |
| KM Global Sch | Wales | High | 09-12 | 71 | · |
| Kettle Moraine 4K | Delafield | Elementary | PK-PK | 53 | · |
| Waukesha Transition Academy | Waukesha | High | 12-12 | 36 | · |
| KM Connect | Wales | High | 06-12 | 35 | · |
| Norris Academy Virtual School | Mukwonago | Combined | KG-12 | 21 | · |
| Norris Academy | Mukwonago | Combined | KG-12 | 10 | · |
| Fairview South | Brookfield | High | 05-12 | 9 | · |
| Riverview School | Waukesha | High | 06-12 | 5 | · |
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data