Kenosha County Schools & Education
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,387
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#39
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kenosha County
Measured School Summary
Kenosha County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.5%.
Funding Context
Kenosha County spends $8,387 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kenosha County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
55 public schools and 13 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #39 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
91.5%
0.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,387
$274 above the state average
School coverage
55
13 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kenosha County has 55 public schools across 13 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Kenosha County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Kenosha School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 43 of 55 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#39
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Kenosha School District
Elementary to high school visible
19,069 students
43 listed schools in this county slice.
Central/Westosha UHS School District
High school only in this slice
1,219 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Salem School District
Elementary school only in this slice
1,000 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Wilmot UHS School District
High school only in this slice
949 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Kenosha School District is the largest listed district slice, with 43 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Kenosha County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kenosha County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Expansive Suburban School Infrastructure
Kenosha County manages a massive system of 55 public schools serving 25,944 students across 13 districts. The county is a hub for elementary education, boasting 35 primary campuses to support early childhood growth.
Kenosha Unified: A Major Educational Pillar
The Kenosha School District dominates the landscape with 43 schools and 19,069 students. The county also offers six charter schools, including the 1,215-student Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum.
Suburban Scale and Diverse Offerings
With 48 schools in suburban locales, the average enrollment of 472 reflects a more traditional, large-scale educational feel. Indian Trail High School and Academy is the largest campus, hosting nearly 2,000 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
55
in Kenosha County
Reported Enrollment
25,944
55 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
6
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Kenosha County
Kenosha School District
GuideCentral/Westosha UHS School District
Salem School District
Wilmot UHS School District
Bristol #1 School District
Randall J1 School District
Wheatland J1 School District
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District
Silver Lake J1 School District
Twin Lakes #4 School District
55 Public Schools in Kenosha County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 55 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Profile | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53144Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,980 |
| Tremper High | Profile | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53143Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,540 |
| Bradford High | Profile | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53144Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,389 |
| Central High | Profile | Central/Westosha UHS School District | Salem, 53168Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,219 |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Profile | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53143Suburb: Midsize | PK–8 | Charter | 1,215 |
| Salem Elementary | Profile | Salem School District | Salem, 53168Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,000 |
| Wilmot High | Profile | Wilmot UHS School District | Wilmot, 53192Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 949 |
| Mahone Middle | Record | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53144Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 933 |
| Lance Middle | Record | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53142Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 788 |
| Bristol Elementary | Record | Bristol #1 School District | Bristol, 53104Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 782 |
| Bullen Middle | Record | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53144Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 693 |
| Randall Consolidated School | Record | Randall J1 School District | Burlington, 53105Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 625 |
| Wheatland Center Elementary | Record | Wheatland J1 School District | Burlington, 53105Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 612 |
| Harborside Academy | Record | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53140Suburb: Midsize | 6–12 | Charter | 578 |
| Nash Elementary | Record | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53142Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 544 |
| Pleasant Prairie Elementary | Record | Kenosha School District | Pleasant Prairie, 53158Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 504 |
| Trevor-Wilmot Grade | Record | Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District | Trevor, 53179Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 472 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Record | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53142Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 457 |
| Lincoln Middle | Record | Kenosha School District | Kenosha, 53143Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 449 |
| Riverview Elementary | Record | Silver Lake J1 School District | Silver Lake, 53170Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 438 |
Indian Trail High School and Academy
Kenosha School District
Kenosha, 53144 / Suburb: Midsize
Tremper High
Kenosha School District
Kenosha, 53143 / Suburb: Midsize
Bradford High
Kenosha School District
Kenosha, 53144 / Suburb: Midsize
Central High
Central/Westosha UHS School District
Salem, 53168 / Rural: Fringe
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
Kenosha School District
Kenosha, 53143 / Suburb: Midsize
Salem Elementary
Salem School District
Salem, 53168 / Suburb: Large
Wilmot High
Wilmot UHS School District
Wilmot, 53192 / Rural: Fringe
Bristol Elementary
Bristol #1 School District
Bristol, 53104 / Suburb: Large
Randall Consolidated School
Randall J1 School District
Burlington, 53105 / Suburb: Large
Wheatland Center Elementary
Wheatland J1 School District
Burlington, 53105 / Rural: Fringe
Harborside Academy
Kenosha School District
Kenosha, 53140 / Suburb: Midsize
Pleasant Prairie Elementary
Kenosha School District
Pleasant Prairie, 53158 / Suburb: Midsize
Trevor-Wilmot Grade
Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District
Trevor, 53179 / Rural: Fringe
Roosevelt Elementary
Kenosha School District
Kenosha, 53142 / Suburb: Midsize
Riverview Elementary
Silver Lake J1 School District
Silver Lake, 53170 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,387
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Kenosha County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kenosha County, Wisconsin?
Kenosha County manages a massive system of 55 public schools serving 25,944 students across 13 districts. The county is a hub for elementary education, boasting 35 primary campuses to support early childhood growth.
What are the major school districts in Kenosha County, Wisconsin?
The Kenosha School District dominates the landscape with 43 schools and 19,069 students. The county also offers six charter schools, including the 1,215-student Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum.
What is the school experience like in Kenosha County?
With 48 schools in suburban locales, the average enrollment of 472 reflects a more traditional, large-scale educational feel. Indian Trail High School and Academy is the largest campus, hosting nearly 2,000 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.