4,443
Preschools
2,691
Elementary Schools
1,750
Middle Schools
993
High Schools
2,086
Public District Schools
3,841
Private Schools
6,221
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Wisconsin based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Wisconsin offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Wisconsin
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Milwaukee School District
67,500 students | MILWAUKEE, WI
Grades PK, K-12 | 166 schools -
Madison Metropolitan School District
25,237 students | MADISON, WI
Grades PK, K-12 | 54 schools -
Kenosha School District
19,069 students | KENOSHA, WI
Grades PK, K-12 | 43 schools -
Green Bay Area Public School District
18,922 students | GREEN BAY, WI
Grades PK, K-12 | 46 schools -
Racine Unified School District
16,182 students | RACINE, WI
Grades PK, K-12 | 37 schools
Reviews From Schools in Wisconsin
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
July 30, 2025
Terrible. Just god awful. Never take your kids here.
Review for
St James Lutheran School
Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
I am a mother of three school-aged children. We came from another country because my husband is pursuing his PhD studies here. When we arrived, my children didn’t speak English, and I was very worried... More
Review for
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 29, 2025
Very good learning and very good all staff in the school
Review for
Ben Franklin Elementary School