Top Rankings
Waunakee Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,415 students in Waunakee Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waunakee Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
4,415 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waunakee Community School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 442 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 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 447 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.1%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,130 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,070 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$80 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,130
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,070
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Waunakee Community School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arboretum Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Waunakee Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6273 Woodland Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Gr: 5-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Waunakee Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Gr: K-4 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6271 Woodland Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Gr: PK-4 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Waunakee Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Waunakee High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Community Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Gr: PK | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waunakee Community School District?
Waunakee Community School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,415 students.
What is the rank of Waunakee Community School District?
Waunakee Community School District is ranked #37 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waunakee Community School District?
81% of Waunakee Community School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waunakee Community School District?
Waunakee Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waunakee Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,070 is less than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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