Oconomowoc Area School District

915 East Summit Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,928 students in Oconomowoc Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Oconomowoc Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Oconomowoc Area School District are Park Lawn Elementary School, Meadow View Elementary School and Summit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Oconomowoc Area School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
4,928 Students
806,682 Students
# Teachers
347 Teachers
58,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oconomowoc Area School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#42 out of 447 school districts
(Top 10%)
62%
40%
53%
38%
56%
44%
(21-22)
97%
90%
(2022-23)
13.5%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
87%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,221 is higher than the state median of $17,193. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,059 is less than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,221
$17,193
Spending / Student
$15,059
$17,165

Best Oconomowoc Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Park Lawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Whalen Dr
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1680 E Valley Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8300
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Greenland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
440 Coolidge St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8100
Gr: PK-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Silver Lake Intermediate
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 Oconomowoc Pkwy
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-4305
Gr: 5-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Ixonia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N8425 North St
Ixonia, WI 53036
(262) 560-8400
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Nature Hill Intermediate
(Math: 60% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 Lake Dr
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-4945
Gr: 5-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Oconomowoc High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
641 E Forest St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oconomowoc Area School District?
Oconomowoc Area School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,928 students.
What is the rank of Oconomowoc Area School District?
Oconomowoc Area School District is ranked #41 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oconomowoc Area School District?
87% of Oconomowoc Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oconomowoc Area School District?
Oconomowoc Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Oconomowoc Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,059 is less than the state median of $17,165. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,928 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 97% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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