For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,349 students in Mequon, WI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mequon, WI are Oriole Lane Elementary School, Donges Bay Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mequon, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mequon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mequon, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oriole Lane Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12850 N Oriole Ln
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Donges Bay Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 W Donges Bay Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11001 N Buntrock Ave
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Steffen Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6633 W Steffen Dr
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mequon, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mequon, WI include Oriole Lane Elementary School, Donges Bay Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Mequon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mequon?
5 public elementary schools are located in Mequon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mequon?
Mequon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mequon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mequon include: Steffen Middle School vs. Lake Shore Middle School, Donges Bay Elementary School vs. Oriole Lane Elementary School, Lake Shore Middle School vs. Steffen Middle School
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