For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,540 students in 53186, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,146 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 53186, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53186, WI are White Rock School, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy and Waukesha Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53186 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53186, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53186, WI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Rock School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2705
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Waukesha Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 S Charles St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2305
Grades: PK-8
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
White Rock Campus
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2700
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2700
Grades: PK
| 216 students
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Davidson Rd
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1805
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1805
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Les Paul Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 Carroll St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3105
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3105
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
Waukesha Of Health Professions
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #88.
Eachieve - Wisconsin
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Grades: 6-12
| 793 students
Rank: #99.
Banting Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2019 Butler Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1205
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1205
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1010.
Horning Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1809 Butler Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3305
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3305
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1111.
Eachieve Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 Maple Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1069
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #1212.
Heyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Heyer Dr
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1313.
South High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Grades: 9-12
| 932 students
Rank: #1414.
La Casa De Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Arcadian Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-0887
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #1515.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1616.
Hadfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
733 Linden St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1505
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1505
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #1717.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1103 S East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview School
Alternative School
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special Education School
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Grades: 12
| 35 students
53186, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Project Change-a Recovery School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
111 E Main St
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-8677
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
130 Walton Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-2505
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53186, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53186, WI include White Rock School, Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy and Waukesha Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in 53186, WI?
19 public schools are located in 53186, WI.
What percentage of students in 53186, WI go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 53186, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53186, WI?
53186, WI public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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