For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,345 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 Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mequon, WI (2025)
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 | 517 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 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 332 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 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Mequon, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11040 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-8501
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-8501
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (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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