For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,814 students in Hartland, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,385 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Hartland, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Hartland has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top-ranked public schools in Hartland, WI are Lake Country School, North Shore Middle School and Swallow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartland, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Hartland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hartland, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Country School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Merton Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28460 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-2227
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-2227
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Gr: 3-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Arrowhead High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 North Ave
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-3611
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-3611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,950 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
232 Church St
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Gr: PK-2 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Hartland, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
232 Church St
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Gr: K-2
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Gr: 3-5
Life Entrepreneur Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hartland, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Hartland, WI include Lake Country School, North Shore Middle School and Swallow Elementary School. Hartland has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public schools are located in Hartland?
8 public schools are located in Hartland.
What percentage of students in Hartland go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Hartland are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hartland?
Hartland public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hartland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hartland include: North Elementary School vs. South Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, Merton Primary vs. Swallow Elementary School
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