For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 18,247 students in Washington County, WI (there are 24 private schools, serving 3,865 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Washington County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, WI are Allenton Elementary School, Addison Elementary School and Slinger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allenton Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
228 Weis St
Allenton, WI 53002
(262) 629-5546
Allenton, WI 53002
(262) 629-5546
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5050 Indian Rd
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 644-8037
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 644-8037
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Slinger Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 Polk St
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-6669
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-6669
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3117 State Road 167
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8736 Boltonville Rd
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3102
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3102
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mclane Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
833 Chestnut St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5487
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5487
Gr: K-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W159n9939 Butternut Rd
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3465
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3465
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Kewaskum Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Bilgo Ln
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3101
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Slinger Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 Olympic Dr
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5226
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Fair Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
519 N Indiana Ave
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5516
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5516
Gr: K-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Slinger High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Polk St
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5261
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Erin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 County Highway O
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W154n11492 Fond Du Lac Ave
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3468
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3468
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Friess Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 State Road 164
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W204n16850 Jackson Dr
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 335-5474
Jackson, WI 53037
(262) 335-5474
Gr: K-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Amy Belle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3294 Willow Creek Rd
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-7825
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-7825
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Rockfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N132w18473 Rockfield Rd
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3472
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3472
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Kewaskum Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1676 Reigle Dr
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-8427
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-8427
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1919.
Decorah Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 Sylvan Way
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5476
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5476
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Highland Ave
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3300
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
West High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2222.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
N118w15860 Williams Drive
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3450
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Germantown High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W180n11501 River Ln
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3400
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Kewaskum High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Bilgo Ln
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3105
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3105
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 S Rural St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Silverbrook Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 N Silverbrook Dr
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5499
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5499
Gr: 5-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
East High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2828.
Green Tree Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Green Tree Rd
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5521
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5521
Gr: K-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
Sugar Maple Nature School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4458 County Road Y
Newburg, WI 53060
(262) 375-2715
Newburg, WI 53060
(262) 375-2715
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3030.
Badger Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
727 S 6th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
Gr: 7-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3131.
Hartford High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,364 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3232.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Rolf's Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Street School
Alternative School
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
735 S Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5427
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5427
Gr: PK | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
614 School Pl
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5511
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5511
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1750 Highway 164
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1043 S Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5630
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5630
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
4908 Monches Rd
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Gr: PK-2 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
3117 Holy Hill Rd
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Gr: 3-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5471
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5471
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, WI include Allenton Elementary School, Addison Elementary School and Slinger Elementary School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
35 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: Allenton Elementary School vs. Addison Elementary School, Central Middle School vs. Erin Elementary School, Addison Elementary School vs. Allenton Elementary School
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