For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,146 students in Waunakee, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waunakee, WI are Waunakee Intermediate, Arboretum Elementary School and Waunakee Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waunakee, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waunakee have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waunakee, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waunakee Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6273 Woodland Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Grades: 5-6
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Arboretum Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Waunakee Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waunakee, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waunakee, WI include Waunakee Intermediate, Arboretum Elementary School and Waunakee Prairie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waunakee?
4 public elementary schools are located in Waunakee.
What is the racial composition of students in Waunakee?
Waunakee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Waunakee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waunakee include: Waunakee Prairie Elementary School vs. Arboretum Elementary School, Waunakee Prairie Elementary School vs. Waunakee Heritage Elementary School, Waunakee Heritage Elementary School vs. Waunakee Prairie Elementary School
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