For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 597 students in Williams Bay, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 171 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Williams Bay, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williams Bay, WI are Williams Bay Elementary School, Williams Bay High School and Williams Bay Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams Bay, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Williams Bay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williams Bay, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Bay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Theatre Road
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-5571
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-5571
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Williams Bay High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Geneva St
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-6224
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-6224
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Williams Bay Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Geneva St
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-6224
Williams Bay, WI 53191
(262) 245-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Williams Bay, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Williams Bay, WI include Williams Bay Elementary School, Williams Bay High School and Williams Bay Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Williams Bay?
3 public schools are located in Williams Bay.
What percentage of students in Williams Bay go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Williams Bay are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williams Bay?
Williams Bay public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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