For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,132 students in Grafton, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 727 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Grafton, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Grafton, WI are Kennedy Elementary School, Woodview Elementary School and John Long Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grafton, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Grafton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Grafton, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1629 11th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5650
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 5th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5750
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
John Long Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Hickory St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5800
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Grafton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1950 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5500
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Grafton, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5700
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grafton, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Grafton, WI include Kennedy Elementary School, Woodview Elementary School and John Long Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grafton?
4 public schools are located in Grafton.
What percentage of students in Grafton go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Grafton are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grafton?
Grafton public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Grafton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grafton include: Kennedy Elementary School vs. Woodview Elementary School, Woodview Elementary School vs. Kennedy Elementary School
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