Top Rankings
Greendale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,609 students in Greendale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Greendale School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,220 Schools
# Students
2,609 Students
814,151 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
58,972 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Greendale School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
68%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,035. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,954 is higher than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,127
$17,035
Spending / Student
$17,954
$17,007
Best Greendale School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 W College Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7000 Enfield Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2770
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Highland View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5900 S 51st St
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Greendale Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6800 Schoolway
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2800
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Greendale High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Southway
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-0110
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-0110
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Time 4 Learning Charter School
Charter School
5900 S 51st St
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Gr: PK | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greendale School District?
Greendale School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,609 students.
What is the rank of Greendale School District?
Greendale School District is ranked #73 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greendale School District?
68% of Greendale School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greendale School District?
Greendale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Greendale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,954 is higher than the state median of $17,007. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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