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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,410 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 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
4,410 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waunakee Community School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 443 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
82%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,266 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,940 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,266
$17,038
Spending / Student
$13,940
$17,011
Best Waunakee Community School District Public Schools (2025)
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 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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: PK-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 1,346 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Gr: PK | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waunakee Community School District?
Waunakee Community School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,410 students.
What is the rank of Waunakee Community School District?
Waunakee Community School District is ranked #38 out of 443 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?
82% of Waunakee Community School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 13:1, 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 $13,940 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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