Cedarburg School District

W68n611 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012-1899
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Cedarburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,101 students in Cedarburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Cedarburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 38% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Cedarburg School District are Parkview Elementary School, Thorson Elementary School and Westlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Cedarburg School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2,222 Schools
# Students
3,101 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cedarburg School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#4 out of 447 school districts
(Top 1%)
76%
40%
67%
38%
63%
44%
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,476 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,757
$17,038
Spending / Student
$19,476
$17,011

Best Cedarburg School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Thorson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W51n932 Keup Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W64n319 Madison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W75n624 Wauwatosa Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Cedarburg High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
W68n611 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,085 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6142
Gr: PK | 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cedarburg School District?
Cedarburg School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,101 students.
What is the rank of Cedarburg School District?
Cedarburg School District is ranked #6 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cedarburg School District?
90% of Cedarburg School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedarburg School District?
Cedarburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Cedarburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,476 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,101 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in WI)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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