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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kenosha Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 16,803 students in Kenosha, WI (there are 12 private schools, serving 3,035 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Kenosha, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kenosha, WI are Paris Elementary School, Nash Elementary School and Jeffery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenosha, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Kenosha have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Kenosha, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 176th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 859-2350
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6801 99th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Jeffery Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4011 87th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3322 Roosevelt Rd
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6097
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2012 19th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview K-8 Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6729 18th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2746
Gr: PK-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Ruth Harman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8518 22nd Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Somers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1245 72nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6810 45th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-6319
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Mahone Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 60th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Bose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 15th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Lance Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4515 80th St
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2240
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Indian Trail High School And Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 60th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,902 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Grewenow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7714 20th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6362
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Harborside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
913 57th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-8400
Gr: 6-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Kenosha School Of Language (Ksol)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 67th Street
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 359-2006
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Tremper High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8560 26th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Strange Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5414 49th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6024
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Bradford High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Washington Rd
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 57th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6324
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
723 76th St
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6309
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Hillcrest School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4616 24th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 35th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6346
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Bullen Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2804 39th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2525.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 50th Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6291
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Brass Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 15th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Reuther Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
913 57th St
Kenosha, WI 53140
(262) 359-6160
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Chavez Learning Station
6300 27th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6080
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha 4 Year Old Kindergarten
6300 27th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-6080
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha High School Of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Vocational School
Charter School
7400 39th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 286-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha Pike School
Special Education School
3600 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kenosha, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Kenosha, WI include Paris Elementary School, Nash Elementary School and Jeffery Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kenosha?
31 public schools are located in Kenosha.
What percentage of students in Kenosha go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Kenosha are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kenosha?
Kenosha public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kenosha are often viewed compared to one another?

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