Greendale School District

6801 Southway
Greendale, WI 53129-2428
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,609 students in Greendale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Greendale School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
2,609 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Greendale School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#67 out of 450 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
39%
51%
38%
56%
44%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
68%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,954 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
$42 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,127
$17,039
Spending / Student
$17,954
$17,011

Best Greendale School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5701 W College Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7000 Enfield Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2770
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Highland View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5900 S 51st St
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Greendale Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6800 Schoolway
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Greendale High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Southway
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-0110
Grades: 9-12
| 909 students
Rank: n/an/a
Time 4 Learning Charter School
Charter School
5900 S 51st St
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2750
Grades: PK
| 91 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greendale School District?
Greendale School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,609 students.
What is the rank of Greendale School District?
Greendale School District is ranked #68 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greendale School District?
68% of Greendale School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greendale School District?
Greendale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Greendale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,954 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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