For the 2026 school year, there are 85 public elementary schools serving 37,887 students in Waukesha County, WI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waukesha County, WI are Tonawanda Elementary School, Mill Valley Elementary School and Lake Country School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waukesha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waukesha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Gr: K-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lake Country School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Maple Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W240n6059 Maple Ave
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Gr: K-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Park Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Park Lawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Section Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W322s9230 Beulah Rd
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Whalen Dr
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8000
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W313s4134 Hwy 83
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Muskego Lakes Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W124s8009 North Cape Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1860
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1860
Gr: 5-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Merton Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N68w28460 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-2227
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-2227
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1680 E Valley Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8300
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8300
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
North Lake Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 Clarendon Ave
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2020.
South Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Gr: 3-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2222.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2323.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Eagleville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
S101w34511 Hwy Lo
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Gr: K-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5900 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Silver Spring Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N58w22350 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Gr: 5-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Horizon School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
458 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5052
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5052
Gr: 3-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2828.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W330s6473 County Rd E
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3131.
Lake Denoon Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W216s10586 Crowbar Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1820
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1820
Gr: 5-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Greenland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 Coolidge St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8100
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8100
Gr: PK-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Wales Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3434.
Lannon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7145 N Lannon Rd
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Gr: K-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3535.
Kettle Moraine Explore
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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Waukesha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hyde Park Ave
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1500 S West Ln
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6541
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
S75w16399 Hilltop Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1815
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
4333 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6330
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ethan Allen School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
W 323 South 1050 Boys School R
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
3500 South Glen Park Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6570
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
232 Church St
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6710
Gr: K-2
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Gr: 3-5
1111 Maitland Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1605
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
2250 Lynette Ln
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Gr: 8-9 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Life Entrepreneur Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Gr: 6-8
W156n8480 Pilgrim Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8440
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
S75w17476 Janesville Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1840
Gr: PK-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
4385 S Calhoun Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6555
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
18695 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6418
Gr: 7-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
N88w16750 Garfield Dr
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-8450
Gr: 8-9 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
175 South Barker Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Gr: 4-6
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
5330 S Racine Ave
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
New Berlin, WI 53146
(262) 789-6585
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
W220n6660 Town Line Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 255-4149
Gr: PK | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waukesha County, WI include Tonawanda Elementary School, Mill Valley Elementary School and Lake Country School. Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waukesha County?
85 public elementary schools are located in Waukesha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waukesha County include: Wisconsin Hills Middle School vs. Pilgrim Park Middle School, Nature Hill Intermediate vs. Silver Lake Intermediate, Pilgrim Park Middle School vs. Wisconsin Hills Middle School
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