Top 10 Best Washington County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 18,721 students in Washington County, WI (there are 24 private schools, serving 3,860 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Washington County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%). Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, WI are Farmington Elementary School, Addison Elementary School and Mclane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Washington County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8736 Boltonville Rd
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3102
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Addison Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5050 Indian Rd
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 644-8037
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Mclane Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
833 Chestnut St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5487
Grades: K-4
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Kewaskum Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1415 Bilgo Ln
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Slinger Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
203 Polk St
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-6669
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #66.
Allenton Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
228 Weis St
Allenton, WI 53002
(262) 629-5546
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Richfield Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3117 Holy Hill Rd
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Grades: 5-8
| 199 students
Rank: #88.
Slinger Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
521 Olympic Dr
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5226
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #99.
Slinger High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
209 Polk St
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5261
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1010.
Jackson Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W204n16850 Jackson Dr
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 335-5474
Grades: K-4
| 336 students
Rank: #1111.
Friess Lake Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1750 Highway 164
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Grades: PK-4
| 308 students
Rank: #1212.
Erin Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6901 County Highway O
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1313.
Decorah Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1225 Sylvan Way
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5476
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Rank: #1414.
County Line Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W159n9939 Butternut Rd
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3465
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1515.
Silverbrook Intermediate
Math: 58% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 N Silverbrook Dr
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5499
Grades: 5-6
| 803 students
Rank: #1616.
Germantown High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W180n11501 River Ln
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: #1717.
Rockfield Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
N132w18473 Rockfield Rd
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3472
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1818.
Kewaskum Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1676 Reigle Dr
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-8427
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1919.
Kennedy Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W160n11836 Crusader Ct
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3450
Grades: 6-8
| 859 students
Rank: #2020.
Amy Belle Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3294 Willow Creek Rd
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-7825
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2121.
Badger Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
727 S 6th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
Grades: 7-8
| 878 students
Rank: #2222.
Riveredge Outdoor Learning Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4458 County Road Y
Newburg, WI 53060
(262) 375-2715
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Fair Park Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
519 N Indiana Ave
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5516
Grades: K-4
| 355 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Macarthur Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
W154n11492 Fond Du Lac Ave
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3468
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #2525.
Central Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #2626.
Kewaskum High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1510 Bilgo Ln
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3105
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: #2727.
Rossman Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Highland Ave
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #2828.
Green Tree Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1330 Green Tree Rd
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5521
Grades: K-4
| 363 students
Rank: #2929.
West High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #3030.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
755 S Rural St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #3131.
East High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #3232.
Hartford High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rolf's Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Street School
Alternative School
500 N Schmidt Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
735 S Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5427
Grades: PK
| 346 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washington County, WI

Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
614 School Pl
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5511
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
1750 Highway 164
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
1043 S Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5630
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
4908 Monches Rd
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Grades: PK-2
| 118 students
3117 Holy Hill Rd
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Grades: 3-8
| 271 students
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5471
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, WI include Farmington Elementary School, Addison Elementary School and Mclane Elementary School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, WI?
35 public schools are located in Washington County, WI.
What percentage of students in Washington County, WI go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Washington County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, WI?
Washington County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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