6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

33 schools · 18 Elementary · 5 Middle · 6 High · 4 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 24

Private: 9

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

Estimated Scores: 3%

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Choosing a school in Sheboygan?

Use this page to compare every school in Sheboygan by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Sheboygan for 2026 are St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (9.2/10), St Elizabeth Ann Seton (8.5/10), and Sheboygan Christian School (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 32 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.

Best value · beats the odds

Lincoln-erdman Elementary

Rates 8.1/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Sheboygan schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Sheboygan

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (32 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School	9.2 / 10	Elementary	—	100th
2	St Elizabeth Ann Seton	8.5 / 10	Elementary	—	97th
3	Sheboygan Christian School	8.2 / 10	Other	—	96th
4	Lincoln-erdman Elementary	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	81th
5	Christ Child Academy	7.5 / 10	Elementary	—	82th
6	Etude Elementary	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	66th
7	Jackson Elementary	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	64th
8	James Madison Elementary	7.2 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	61th
9	Wilson Elementary	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	59th
10	St Paul Lutheran School	7.0 / 10	Other	—	70th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $70,070
Median home value: $202,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29%
Avg commute: 18 min
Owner-occupied homes: 67%

How Sheboygan compares

Wisconsin rank

#224 of 324

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Wisconsin avg (6.4)

Median household income

$70k

90% of Wisconsin median

Schools in this city

33

About Schools in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Sheboygan's public school system spans 24 ranked schools with a city average of 5.8 out of 10 — a moderate baseline that masks meaningful variation across the district. That spread matters for parents in research mode: the top quarter of schools performs well above the floor, with 6 of 24, or 25%, scoring 7 or higher. That concentration of strong performers gives families real options if they're willing to compare carefully rather than default to a neighborhood assignment.

Wilson Elementary leads the city at 8.3 out of 10, a score that stands well above the 5.8 average and signals consistent academic performance at the elementary level. Lake Country Academy, a charter school, follows at 7.7 — a result that puts it ahead of most traditional neighborhood schools in Sheboygan. Lincoln-Erdman Elementary (7.4), Etude Elementary (7.2), and Jackson Elementary (7.1) round out the top five, all clustered within a tight range and all operating at the elementary level.

That top-five composition tells a story worth sitting with. Sheboygan's strongest performers are concentrated in elementary grades, which means parents with younger children have the most differentiated choices. The charter sector adds a genuine alternative: Lake Country Academy's 7.7 score means families aren't limited to geography-driven assignment to access a high-performing school. Charter enrollment windows tend to close early, and Sheboygan is no exception — if Lake Country Academy is on your list, verify the application timeline before the fall cycle opens.

For parents still orienting to the landscape, the 25% figure is the clearest signal in the data. Three out of four ranked schools fall at or below the 5.8 city average, which makes the case for active school selection rather than passive assignment. Start with the six schools scoring 7 or above, map realistic commute options, and treat elementary choice as the decision with the longest runway — Sheboygan's gap between its top school and its average is wide enough to make it count.

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Elementary Schools

18 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lincoln-erdman Elementary 402 students · Pre-K–5th	402	Pre-K–5th	8.1
2	Etude Elementary 187 students · Pre-K–5th	187	Pre-K–5th	7.4
3	Jackson Elementary 308 students · Pre-K–5th	308	Pre-K–5th	7.3
4	James Madison Elementary 338 students · Pre-K–5th	338	Pre-K–5th	7.2
5	Wilson Elementary 469 students · Pre-K–5th	469	Pre-K–5th	7.1
6	Sheboygan Leadership Academy 210 students · Pre-K–8th	210	Pre-K–8th	6.3
7	Grant Elementary 346 students · Pre-K–5th	346	Pre-K–5th	6.1
8	Lake Country Academy - Charter 458 students · Pre-K–8th	458	Pre-K–8th	6.1
9	Jefferson Elementary 239 students · Pre-K–5th	239	Pre-K–5th	5.2
10	Pigeon River Elementary 243 students · Pre-K–5th	243	Pre-K–5th	5.0

Show all 18 elementary schools in Sheboygan

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Sheridan Elementary Longfellow Elementary Cooper Elementary St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Private St Elizabeth Ann Seton Private Christ Child Academy Private Bethlehem Lutheran School Private Trinity Lutheran School Private

Middle Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Etude Middle 86 students · 6th–8th	86	6th–8th	6.7
2	George D Warriner Middle 51 students · 6th–8th	51	6th–8th	6.4
3	Horace Mann Middle 599 students · 6th–8th	599	6th–8th	6.0
4	Urban Middle 558 students · 6th–8th	558	6th–8th	5.2
5	Farnsworth Middle 462 students · 6th–8th	462	6th–8th	4.9

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Etude High 88 students · 9th–12th	88	9th–12th	6.6
2	Central High 180 students · 9th–12th	180	9th–12th	5.3
3	George D Warriner High School for Personalized Learning 128 students · 9th–12th	128	9th–12th	4.2
4	North High 1,500 students · 9th–12th	1,500	9th–12th	3.6
5	South High 1,123 students · 9th–12th	1,123	9th–12th	3.5
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School Private 222 students · 9th–12th	222	9th–12th	6.5

Other Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Early Learning Center 561 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	561	Pre-K–Pre-K	3.4
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	Sheboygan Christian School Private 365 students · Pre-K–12th	365	Pre-K–12th	8.2
2	St Paul Lutheran School Private 74 students · Pre-K–11th	74	Pre-K–11th	7.0
3	Sheboygan Christian School Private 365 students · Pre-K–12th	365	Pre-K–12th	6.5

Schools in Sheboygan

Sheboygan, Wisconsin · 33 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$70,070

Median Home Value

$202,600

Median Rent

$934/mo

Population

64,891

College Educated

29%

Homeownership

67%

Avg Commute

18 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Community Profile

Sheboygan has a median household income of $70,070. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $202,600, with a median rent of $934/month. The local poverty rate of 9.1% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Wisconsin
Elementary: 18
Middle: 5
High: 6
Other: 4

Resources

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School District

Sheboygan Area School District

25 schools · 9,427 students

Nearby Cities

Kohler (3 schools)

3 mi

Sheboygan Falls (3 schools)

4 mi

Howards Grove (4 schools)

Cedar Grove (3 schools)

13 mi

Plymouth (8 schools)

13 mi

Elkhart Lake (2 schools)

16 mi

Random Lake (4 schools)

Manitowoc (20 schools)

Port Washington (5 schools)

25 mi

Other Major Cities in Wisconsin

Top metros statewide by school count.

Milwaukee 254 schools Madison 85 schools Green Bay 80 schools Appleton 52 schools Kenosha 47 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

How many schools are in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

Sheboygan has 33 schools, including 24 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sheboygan is 6.2 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 Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked school in Sheboygan on MySchoolScout is St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked elementary school in Sheboygan on MySchoolScout is St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked middle school in Sheboygan on MySchoolScout is Etude Middle with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What is the best high school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked high school in Sheboygan on MySchoolScout is Etude High with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

Sheboygan is served by 1 school district: Sheboygan Area School District.

What is the education level in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

According to Census data, 29% of adults in Sheboygan have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

The median household income in Sheboygan is approximately $70,070 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

Yes, Sheboygan has 9 private schools alongside 24 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School with a score of 9.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sheboygan is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sheboygan, 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.