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Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Wisconsin

The average student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin public schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 6:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1

Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Wisconsin (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Doc Taycheedah Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 11-12
N7139 County Road K
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-3800
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Doc Waupun Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 12
200 S Madison St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-7231
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Doc Wisconsin Secure Program Facility
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 12
1101 Morrison Dr
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-5656
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Fairview South
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5-12
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Norris Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Doc Columbia Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 11-12
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Doc Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 12
1015 N 10th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 212-3535
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Doc Racine Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 11-12
2019 Wisconsin St
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 886-3214
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
525 N 6th St
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3329
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Metro School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 4-12
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Northern Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
2820 E Park Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(608) 267-5150
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Washington Street School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Brown County Institute Of Learning
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 4-12
3030 Curry Ln
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Learning By Design Academy
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
1218 Wilmot Ave
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
(262) 877-2148
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Rolf's Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-5
405 W Third St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Dr Rosa Minoka-hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
325 N Roosevelt St
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Goodman High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
1 Falcon Crest
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Grow Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
4986 County Road M
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 1-12
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Riverview School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Traver Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
W3490 Linton Rd
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4067
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
West Elementary-kindergarten Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-K
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Rank: #22 - 3122. - 31.
Wonewoc-center Virtual Academy
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Albany High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
309 Vinton St
Albany, WI 53502
(608) 862-3135
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Rank: #32 - 4432. - 44.
Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wisconsin average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Wisconsin average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin?
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin is Doc Taycheedah Correctional Institution, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Fairview South, with a value of 1:1.

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