For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 26,638 students in Racine County, WI (there are 29 private schools, serving 6,285 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Racine County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Racine County, WI are Lakeview Elementary School, Brighton Elementary School and Winkler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Racine County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Racine County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Racine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
26335 Fries Ln
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Grades: PK-4
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 248th Ave
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-2191
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-2191
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
Winkler Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34150 Fulton St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2726
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2726
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8937 Big Bend Rd
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 662-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 Barnes Dr
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8230
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 N Milwaukee St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
Kansasville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 S Beaumont Ave
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-3773
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-3773
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
Rank: #99.
Lyons Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1622 Mill St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-5380
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #1010.
North Cape Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11926 W Highway K
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 835-4069
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 835-4069
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #1111.
Drought Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21016 7 Mile Rd
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 895-7778
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 895-7778
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Rank: #1212.
Yorkville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18621 Washington Ave
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-3759
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-3759
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #1313.
Cooper Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
248 Kendall St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0180
Grades: PK-6
| 198 students
Rank: #1414.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2659 76th St
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 835-2929
Franksville, WI 53126
(262) 835-2929
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Rank: #1515.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Kendrick Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0220
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1616.
Waller Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Gardner Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0185
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0185
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1717.
Wheatland Center Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6606 368th Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2216
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2216
Grades: PK-8
| 624 students
Rank: #1818.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1745 Milldrum St
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2015
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2015
Grades: PK-8
| 868 students
Rank: #1919.
Fox River Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
921 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 514-8240
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #2020.
Waterford High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 W Main Street
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-3189
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-3189
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students
Rank: #2121.
Karcher Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Wainwright Avenue
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0190
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2222.
Rusd Montessori
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #2323.
Randall Consolidated School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37101 87th St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2211
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 537-2211
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #2424.
Union Grove High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3433 S Colony Ave
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2434
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2434
Grades: 9-12
| 1,009 students
Rank: #2525.
Burlington High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mccanna Pkwy
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0200
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #2626.
O Brown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2115 5 1/2 Mile Rd
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #2727.
Gifford School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Grades: PK-8
| 1,408 students
Rank: #2828.
Schulte School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Westminster Dr
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-6300
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 335 students
Rank: #2929.
Walden Iii High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Grades: 6-12
| 723 students
Rank: #3030.
The Real School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10116 Stellar Ave
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-8100
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 543 students
Rank: #3131.
Case High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7345 Washington Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,845 students
Rank: #3232.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Grades: K-8
| 725 students
Rank: #3333.
Red Apple Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
914 Saint Patrick St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 619-4500
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 619-4500
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #3434.
Wadewitz Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #3535.
Starbuck - An Ib World School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Ohio St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
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Racine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23303 Church Rd
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-5700
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-5700
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
5120 Byrd Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-8250
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
1722 W 6th St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6900
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
3601 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
3300 Chicory Rd
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8050
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Keith R Mack Achievement Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2015 Franklin St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6600
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6150
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6150
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
4748 Elizabeth St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6450
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
914 Saint Patrick St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 631-7122
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 631-7122
Grades: PK
| 133 students
Racine Alternative Learning 6-12 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3109 Mount Pleasant St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
1325 Park Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8500
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8500
Grades: PK-7
| 180 students
Southern Lakes Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Southern Wisconsin Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
21425 Spring St
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2411
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2411
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
1745 Milldrum St
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-3465
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-3465
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Walden Iii Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1012 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6250
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
290 Jonsue Ln
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6125
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6125
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Racine County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Racine County, WI include Lakeview Elementary School, Brighton Elementary School and Winkler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Racine County?
57 public schools are located in Racine County.
What percentage of students in Racine County go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Racine County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Racine County?
Racine County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Racine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Racine County include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Jerstad-agerholm School, Winkler Elementary School vs. Dyer Elementary School, Drought Elementary School vs. North Cape Elementary School
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