For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,204 students in 53186, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 53186, WI are Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions and South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53186 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53186, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53186 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53186, WI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 112:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
South High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-3705
Gr: 9-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Waukesha East Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview School
Alternative School
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: 12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 53186, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 53186, WI include Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy, Waukesha Academy Of Health Professions and South High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53186?
6 public high schools are located in 53186.
What is the racial composition of students in 53186?
53186 public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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