Wauwatosa School District
School District · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
17
11 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,809
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
17
11 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,809
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Wauwatosa School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wauwatosa School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Roosevelt Elementary
Wauwatosa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elementary
Wauwatosa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wauwatosa Montessori School
Wauwatosa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#152 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,809
$1,083 vs Wisconsin median
District size
6,761 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Wauwatosa School District ranks #152 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Wauwatosa School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Roosevelt Elementary (8.8/10), Lincoln Elementary (8.7/10), and Wauwatosa Montessori School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 27% 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 Wauwatosa School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wauwatosa School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Wauwatosa Montessori School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Wauwatosa Stem | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Washington Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Mckinley Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Jefferson Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Longfellow Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Wilson Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | East High | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wauwatosa School District
Wauwatosa School District is a Wauwatosa, Wisconsin school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 6,761 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $13,809 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Wauwatosa School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Roosevelt Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wauwatosa School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wauwatosa School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wauwatosa School District with test data.
Schools in Wauwatosa School District
17 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Wauwatosa
- Total Enrollment
- 6,761
- Teachers (FTE)
- 516
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Wauwatosa School District has 17 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wauwatosa School District?
The average composite rating for Wauwatosa School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wauwatosa School District?
Wauwatosa School District spends $13,809 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wauwatosa School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wauwatosa School District is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wauwatosa School District?
Roosevelt Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wauwatosa School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Wauwatosa School District?
Across schools in Wauwatosa School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wauwatosa School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Wauwatosa School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 17 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
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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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