For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,553 students in Mequon, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 924 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Mequon, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Mequon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top-ranked public schools in Mequon, WI are Oriole Lane Elementary School, Donges Bay Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mequon, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Mequon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mequon, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oriole Lane Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12850 N Oriole Ln
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Donges Bay Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 W Donges Bay Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7925
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11001 N Buntrock Ave
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Homestead High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5000 W Mequon Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Steffen Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6633 W Steffen Dr
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4706
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mequon, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Mequon, WI include Oriole Lane Elementary School, Donges Bay Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Mequon has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public schools are located in Mequon?
6 public schools are located in Mequon.
What percentage of students in Mequon go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Mequon are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mequon?
Mequon public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mequon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mequon include: Donges Bay Elementary School vs. Oriole Lane Elementary School, Oriole Lane Elementary School vs. Donges Bay Elementary School, Steffen Middle School vs. Lake Shore Middle School
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