Bethesda Elementary

Bethesda Elementary serves 415 students in grades PK through 5 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking #204 out of 2,112 Wisconsin schools, placing it in the 90th percentile statewide, the school demonstrates strong academic achievement. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.8 to 1 with 30 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention.

Academic performance is particularly notable in mathematics, where 63% of students score proficient or above across grade levels, while 54% achieve proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Bethesda Elementary draws families from a well-established community where 43% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $84,409. The neighborhood's stability is reflected in median home values of $292,300 and a relatively low poverty rate of 9.8%, creating an environment that supports educational success.

Located on South University Drive in this small Wisconsin city, Bethesda Elementary sits within a thriving community of over 34,000 residents in the 53188 ZIP code, offering students access to both quality education and the benefits of a close-knit suburban setting.