Top Rankings
Racine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 15,821 students in Racine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Racine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
27 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
15,821 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
1,295 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Racine Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 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 82% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#430 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
34%
14%
% Black
25%
9%
% White
32%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,378 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,493 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$338 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$324 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,378
$17,038
Spending / Student
$20,493
$17,011
Best Racine Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rusd Montessori
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Graceland Blvd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6850
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Schulte School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8515 Westminster Dr
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-6300
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
O Brown Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 5 1/2 Mile Rd
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Gifford School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8332 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4550
Gr: PK-8 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Walden Iii High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Gr: 6-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Case High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7345 Washington Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,845 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Red Apple Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6800
Gr: K-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Wadewitz Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Yout St
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Starbuck - An Ib World School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Ohio St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Romayne Ave
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-8300
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1313.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 17th St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8000
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Fratt Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Kinzie Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8150
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 12th St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-4400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Kentucky St
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6950
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Horlick High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2119 Rapids Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Janes Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 N Wisconsin St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6550
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: K-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1347 S Emmertsen Rd
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6200
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 664-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Mitchell School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Drexel Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Julian Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Martin Luther King Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 664-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Jerstad-agerholm School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 La Salle St
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 664-6075
Gr: PK-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
815 De Koven Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8200
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8200
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
815 De Koven Ave
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8200
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 664-8200
Gr: PK | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Racine Unified School District?
Racine Unified School District manages 27 public schools serving 15,821 students.
What is the rank of Racine Unified School District?
Racine Unified School District is ranked #429 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Racine Unified School District?
34% of Racine Unified School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Racine Unified School District?
Racine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Racine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,493 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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