Wisconsin is the #16 largest school system in the United States, serving 813,989 students across the 2,222 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are , serving 148,096 students). 85% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Wisconsin is 40%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 38%.
The top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin are Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners, Odyssey-magellan, and Accelerated Advanced Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 34%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Wisconsin (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
139 S Monroe Ave
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2135
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2135
Rank: #22.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-8
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Rank: #33.
Accelerated Advanced Learning Program
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Woodland Intermediate
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-6
N9085 N Coop Rd
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Rank: #88.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 76% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Overview
This State (WI)
# Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
813,989 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (WI)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
Graduation Rate
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
# American Indian Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
# Asian Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
4%
# Hispanic Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
# Black Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
9%
# White Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
67%
# Hawaiian Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$13,869 MM
Spending
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,038
Spending / Student
$17,011
Best Wisconsin Public Schools by County (2025)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin include Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners, Odyssey-magellan, and Accelerated Advanced Learning Program.
How many public schools are located in Wisconsin?
2,222 public schools are located in Wisconsin.
What percentage of students in Wisconsin go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Wisconsin attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Minority enrollment in Wisconsin is 34%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.
Which public schools in Wisconsin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wisconsin include: Oak Creek West Middle School vs. Oak Creek East Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Junior High School vs. P J Jacobs Junior High School, Denmark Early Childhood Center vs. Beaumont Elementary School
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