Wisconsin is the #16 largest school system in the United States, serving 828,174 students across the 2,248 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are , serving 136,276 students). 86% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Wisconsin is 37%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 39%.
The top ranked public schools in Wisconsin are Odyssey-magellan, Accelerated Advanced Learning Program and Mill Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 32% (majority Hispanic and Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
(WI) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
13%
Black
9%
White
68%
Two or more races
5%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Wisconsin (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-8
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Rank: #22.
Accelerated Advanced Learning Program
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Rank: #33.
Mill Valley Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Rank: #44.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Rank: #55.
Marcy Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 74% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Rank: #66.
Kohler Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
333 Upper Rd
Kohler, WI 53044
(920) 803-7206
Kohler, WI 53044
(920) 803-7206
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
North Lake Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-8
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Houlton Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
70 Houlton School Circle
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lakeview Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
26335 Fries Ln
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
What are the top ranked public schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked public schools in Wisconsin include Odyssey-magellan, Accelerated Advanced Learning Program and Mill Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wisconsin?
2,248 public schools are located in Wisconsin.
What percentage of students in Wisconsin go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Minority enrollment in Wisconsin is 32% (majority Hispanic and Black)
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