Waukesha School District
School District · Waukesha, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
27
14 elem, 3 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
27
14 elem, 3 mid, 9 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Evaluating Waukesha School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waukesha School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Prairie Elementary
Waukesha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meadowbrook Elementary
Waukesha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rose Glen Elementary
Waukesha · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#178 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,969
$1,923 vs Wisconsin median
District size
11,318 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Waukesha School District ranks #178 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Waukesha School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Prairie Elementary (8.9/10), Meadowbrook Elementary (8.8/10), and Rose Glen Elementary (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Waukesha School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Waukesha School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Meadowbrook Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Rose Glen Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Waukesha Stem Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Hillcrest Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Summit View Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | White Rock School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Hawthorne Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Les Paul Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Banting Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waukesha School District
Waukesha School District is a Waukesha, Wisconsin school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 11,318 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $12,969 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Waukesha School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Waukesha School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 9 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Waukesha School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waukesha School District with test data.
Schools in Waukesha School District
27 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 9
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Waukesha
- Total Enrollment
- 11,318
- Teachers (FTE)
- 795
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waukesha School District?
Waukesha School District has 27 schools in total — 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Waukesha School District?
The average composite rating for Waukesha School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waukesha School District?
Waukesha School District spends $12,969 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waukesha School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waukesha School District is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waukesha School District?
Prairie Elementary is the highest-rated school in Waukesha School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Waukesha School District?
Across schools in Waukesha School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waukesha School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Waukesha School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
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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.
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