For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,431 students in Elm Grove, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 333 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Elm Grove, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Elm Grove, WI are Tonawanda Elementary School and Pilgrim Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elm Grove, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Elm Grove have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elm Grove, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Pilgrim Park Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elm Grove, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Elm Grove, WI include Tonawanda Elementary School and Pilgrim Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elm Grove?
2 public schools are located in Elm Grove.
What percentage of students in Elm Grove go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Elm Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elm Grove?
Elm Grove public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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