For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,059 students in West Bend, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,351 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in West Bend, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Bend, WI are Mclane Elementary School, Fair Park Elementary School and Decorah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Bend, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in West Bend have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Bend, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclane Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
833 Chestnut St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5487
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5487
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Fair Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
519 N Indiana Ave
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5516
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5516
Gr: K-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Decorah Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 Sylvan Way
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5476
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5476
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
West High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 1,085 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Silverbrook Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 N Silverbrook Dr
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5499
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5499
Gr: 5-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
East High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Green Tree Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Green Tree Rd
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5521
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5521
Gr: K-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Badger Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
727 S 6th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5456
Gr: 7-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Rolf's Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Street School
Alternative School
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Gr: 4-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
735 S Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5427
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5427
Gr: PK | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Bend, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in West Bend, WI include Mclane Elementary School, Fair Park Elementary School and Decorah Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Bend?
11 public schools are located in West Bend.
What percentage of students in West Bend go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in West Bend are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Bend?
West Bend public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Bend are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in West Bend include: West High School vs. East High School, East High School vs. West High School, Decorah Elementary School vs. Mclane Elementary School
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