For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,112 students in Port Washington, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 258 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Port Washington, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Port Washington, WI are Lincoln Elementary School, Dunwiddie Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Washington, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Port Washington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Washington, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1325 N Theis Ln
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5800
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Dunwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1243 W Lincoln Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5700
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 N Holden St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Port Washington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 W Jackson St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5500
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Port Washington, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Port Washington, WI include Lincoln Elementary School, Dunwiddie Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Port Washington?
4 public schools are located in Port Washington.
What percentage of students in Port Washington go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Port Washington are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Port Washington?
Port Washington public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Port Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Port Washington include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Dunwiddie Elementary School, Dunwiddie Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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