Best Schools in Greenfield, Wisconsin
12 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Greenfield?
Use this page to compare every school in Greenfield by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Edgewood Elementary
Elementary · Greenfield School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
St John the Evangelist School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Elm Dale Elementary
Elementary · Greenfield School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Greenfield for 2026 are Edgewood Elementary (8.3/10), St John the Evangelist School (7.9/10), and Elm Dale Elementary (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
12
9 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$226,333
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
12
9 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$226,333
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Greenfield schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Greenfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgewood Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | St John the Evangelist School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Elm Dale Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Whitnall Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Our Father's Lutheran School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Greenfield Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Glenwood Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Whitnall High | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | St Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Greenfield High | 4.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $68,743
- Median home value
- $226,333
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 56%
42% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Greenfield compares
Wisconsin rank
#233 of 324
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Wisconsin avg (6.4)
Median household income
$69k
88% of Wisconsin median
Schools in this city
12
About Schools in Greenfield, Wisconsin
Greenfield is a mid-sized Milwaukee suburb with 9 ranked public schools and a city-wide average score of 6.6 out of 10. That puts the overall landscape in solid mid-tier territory, but the distribution is what parents should focus on. Only 3 of the 9 schools — 33% — score 7 or above, which means high performers are concentrated rather than evenly spread across the city.
At the top, Edgewood Elementary leads with an 8.5, making it the strongest school in Greenfield and a clear outlier versus the city average. Elm Dale Elementary follows at 8.2, offering a second high-performing option for families in the right attendance zone. Whitnall Middle rounds out the top tier at 8.1 — a score worth noting because strong middle schools are rarer than strong elementaries, and Whitnall's rating signals that academic momentum can carry through the middle grades.
Below the top tier, Glenwood Elementary (6.9) and Greenfield Middle (6.7) both land near the city average. Neither raises a red flag, but both sit well below the top-performing schools. Parents considering either should look closely at classroom-level test score trends and year-over-year growth data before deciding.
The practical takeaway: Greenfield's standout asset is its elementary pipeline. Two schools at 8.0 or above give families a real shot at a strong academic foundation from the start, and Whitnall Middle's 8.1 means that momentum doesn't have to stall after fifth grade. But the nearly two-point gap between the top school (8.5) and the city average (6.6) makes attendance zone research essential. In a city this size, a few blocks can put a child in a significantly different school. Confirm boundary lines before choosing a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 321 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 465 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 317 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 4 | 457 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 | ||
| Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St John the Evangelist School
Private
107 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | Our Father's Lutheran School
Private
84 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 204 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.9 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 569 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 723 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 834 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 1,127 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 3.5 |
Schools in Greenfield
Greenfield, Wisconsin · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$68,743
Median Home Value
$226,333
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
Population
81,190
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
56%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Community Profile
Greenfield has a median household income of $68,743. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $226,333, with a median rent of $1,118/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.0%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Wisconsin
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Greenfield, Wisconsin
How many schools are in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
Greenfield has 12 schools, including 9 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greenfield is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked school in Greenfield on MySchoolScout is Edgewood Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked elementary school in Greenfield on MySchoolScout is Edgewood Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked middle school in Greenfield on MySchoolScout is Whitnall Middle with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best high school in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked high school in Greenfield on MySchoolScout is Whitnall High with a composite score of 5.1/10.
How many school districts serve Greenfield, Wisconsin?
Greenfield is served by 2 school districts: Greenfield School District, Whitnall School District.
What is the education level in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Greenfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
The median household income in Greenfield is approximately $68,743 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
Yes, Greenfield has 3 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is St John the Evangelist School with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greenfield is 26.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Greenfield, Wisconsin?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.