For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,291 students in Washington County, WI. The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, WI are Slinger High School, West High School and Germantown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Washington County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hartford High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slinger High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Polk St
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5261
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
West High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Germantown High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W180n11501 River Ln
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3400
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Kewaskum High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Bilgo Ln
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3105
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3105
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
East High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Hartford High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,364 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Street School
Alternative School
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
614 School Pl
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5511
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5511
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1750 Highway 164
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1043 S Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5630
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5630
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
4908 Monches Rd
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Gr: PK-2 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
3117 Holy Hill Rd
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Gr: 3-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5471
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5471
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, WI include Slinger High School, West High School and Germantown High School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
7 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: West High School vs. East High School, East High School vs. West High School, Hartford High School vs. Germantown High School
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