Top 10 Best Ozaukee County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 12,349 students in Ozaukee County, WI (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,573 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Ozaukee County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%). Ozaukee County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Ozaukee County, WI are Parkview Elementary School, Thorson Elementary School and Westlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozaukee County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Ozaukee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Ozaukee County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Thorson Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W51n932 Keup Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W64n319 Madison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Donges Bay Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2401 W Donges Bay Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Oriole Lane Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12850 N Oriole Ln
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1629 11th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #77.
Dunwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1243 W Lincoln Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 5th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #1010.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
W75n624 Wauwatosa Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1111.
Cedarburg High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
W68n611 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,110 students
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11001 N Buntrock Ave
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #1313.
Saukville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
333 N Mill St
Saukville, WI 53080
(262) 268-5900
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #1414.
Steffen Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6633 W Steffen Dr
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #1515.
Homestead High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5000 W Mequon Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #1616.
Ozaukee Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2463
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1325 N Theis Ln
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #1818.
John Long Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Hickory St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #1919.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1403 N Holden St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 735 students
Rank: #2020.
Grafton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1950 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #2121.
Ozaukee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2401
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2222.
Wisconsin Virtual Learning
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-3988
Grades: PK-12
| 398 students
Rank: #2323.
Port Washington High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
427 W Jackson St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: #2424.
Ozaukee High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Special Education School
W51n932 Keup Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6142
Grades: PK
| 7 students
1243 W Lincoln Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5715
Grades: PK
| 151 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ozaukee County, WI

Ozaukee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
11040 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-8501
Grades: PK
| 14 students
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(866) 301-0401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ozaukee County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Ozaukee County, WI include Parkview Elementary School, Thorson Elementary School and Westlawn Elementary School. Ozaukee County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public schools are located in Ozaukee County, WI?
26 public schools are located in Ozaukee County, WI.
What percentage of students in Ozaukee County, WI go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Ozaukee County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ozaukee County, WI?
Ozaukee County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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