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Best Waukesha County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 85 public elementary schools serving 37,887 students in Waukesha County, WI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waukesha County, WI are Tonawanda Elementary School, Mill Valley Elementary School and Lake Country School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waukesha County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waukesha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Waukesha County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Gr: K-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lake Country School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Maple Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W240n6059 Maple Ave
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Gr: K-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Park Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Park Lawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Section Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W322s9230 Beulah Rd
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6318
Gr: PK-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Whalen Dr
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W313s4134 Hwy 83
Genesee Depot, WI 53127
(262) 968-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Muskego Lakes Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W124s8009 North Cape Rd
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1860
Gr: 5-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Merton Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N68w28460 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-2227
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1680 E Valley Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8300
Gr: PK-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
North Lake Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
915 Clarendon Ave
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6286
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2020.
South Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
651 E Imperial Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6720
Gr: 3-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3130 Rolling Ridge Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-2005
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2222.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2323.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Eagleville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
S101w34511 Hwy Lo
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Gr: K-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5900 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Silver Spring Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
N58w22350 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Gr: 5-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Horizon School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
458 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5052
Gr: 3-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2828.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W330s6473 County Rd E
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3131.
Lake Denoon Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
W216s10586 Crowbar Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1820
Gr: 5-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Greenland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
440 Coolidge St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8100
Gr: PK-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Wales Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3434.
Lannon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7145 N Lannon Rd
Lannon, WI 53046
(262) 255-6106
Gr: K-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3535.
Kettle Moraine Explore
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
219 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6400
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waukesha County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waukesha County, WI include Tonawanda Elementary School, Mill Valley Elementary School and Lake Country School. Waukesha County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waukesha County?
85 public elementary schools are located in Waukesha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waukesha County?
Waukesha County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Waukesha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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