Racine County Schools & Education
Racine County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,752
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#64
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Racine County
Measured School Summary
Racine County has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 84.6%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Racine County spends $8,752 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 24% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Racine 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
50 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #64 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
84.6%
7.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,752
$639 above the state average
School coverage
50
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
Racine County has 50 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 Racine 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.
Large multi-district county
Racine County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#64
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points below 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.
Racine Unified School District
Elementary to high school visible
16,182 students
26 listed schools in this county slice.
Burlington Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,760 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Waterford Graded J1 School District
Elementary and middle visible
1,463 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Union Grove UHS School District
High school only in this slice
1,045 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Racine Unified School District is the largest listed district slice, with 26 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 Racine County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Racine 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 Racine 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.
A Massive and Diverse Education Network
Racine County operates 50 public schools across 13 districts, educating a large population of 25,620 students. The system is elementary-heavy with 33 schools, supported by several middle, high, and alternative campuses.
The Influence of Racine Unified
The Racine Unified School District is the largest by far, managing 26 schools and serving over 16,000 students. While charter schools represent only 2.0% of the total, the county offers 4 alternative schools to support diverse learner needs.
Urban Centers and Large Campuses
With 22 schools located in city settings, students here experience a more urban environment than in neighboring counties. Average school size is 523 students, but major institutions like Case High enroll nearly 1,900 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
50
in Racine County
Reported Enrollment
25,620
50 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Racine County
Racine Unified School District
GuideBurlington Area School District
Waterford Graded J1 School District
Union Grove UHS School District
Waterford UHS School District
Union Grove J1 School District
Racine Charter One Inc.
Yorkville J2 School District
Raymond #14 School District
North Cape School District
50 Public Schools in Racine County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 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 50 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case High | Profile | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53406Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,884 |
| Gifford School | Profile | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53406Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 1,411 |
| Horlick High | Profile | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53404City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,340 |
| Mitchell School | Profile | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53403City: Small | PK–8 | Primary | 1,083 |
| Union Grove High | Profile | Union Grove UHS School District | Union Grove, 53182Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,045 |
| Park High | Profile | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53403City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,038 |
| Burlington High | Profile | Burlington Area School District | Burlington, 53105Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,029 |
| Waterford High | Profile | Waterford UHS School District | Waterford, 53185Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 952 |
| Union Grove Elementary | Record | Union Grove J1 School District | Union Grove, 53182Town: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 902 |
| Jerstad-Agerholm School | Record | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53402City: Small | PK–8 | Primary | 899 |
| Walden III High | Record | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53405City: Small | 6–12 | High | 715 |
| Gilmore Fine Arts School | Record | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53404City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 695 |
| Nettie E Karcher School | Record | Burlington Area School District | Burlington, 53105Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 600 |
| Julian Thomas Elementary | Record | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53404City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 571 |
| Racine Alternative Learning | Record | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53404City: Small | KG–12 | Alternative | 560 |
| The REAL Sch | Record | Racine Unified School District | Sturtevant, 53177Suburb: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 557 |
| Wadewitz Elementary | Record | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53404City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 546 |
| 21st Century Preparatory School | Record | Racine Charter One Inc. | Racine, 53404City: Small | PK–8 | Charter | 517 |
| Starbuck - An IB World School | Record | Racine Unified School District | Racine, 53405City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 509 |
| Fox River Middle | Record | Waterford Graded J1 School District | Waterford, 53185Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 478 |
Case High
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53406 / Suburb: Midsize
Gifford School
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53406 / Rural: Fringe
Horlick High
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53404 / City: Small
Mitchell School
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53403 / City: Small
Union Grove High
Union Grove UHS School District
Union Grove, 53182 / Town: Fringe
Park High
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53403 / City: Small
Burlington High
Burlington Area School District
Burlington, 53105 / Town: Fringe
Waterford High
Waterford UHS School District
Waterford, 53185 / Town: Fringe
Union Grove Elementary
Union Grove J1 School District
Union Grove, 53182 / Town: Fringe
Jerstad-Agerholm School
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53402 / City: Small
Gilmore Fine Arts School
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53404 / City: Small
Nettie E Karcher School
Burlington Area School District
Burlington, 53105 / Town: Fringe
Julian Thomas Elementary
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53404 / City: Small
Racine Alternative Learning
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53404 / City: Small
The REAL Sch
Racine Unified School District
Sturtevant, 53177 / Suburb: Midsize
Wadewitz Elementary
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53404 / City: Small
21st Century Preparatory School
Racine Charter One Inc.
Racine, 53404 / City: Small
Starbuck - An IB World School
Racine Unified School District
Racine, 53405 / City: Small
Fox River Middle
Waterford Graded J1 School District
Waterford, 53185 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,752
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Racine County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Racine County, Wisconsin?
Racine County operates 50 public schools across 13 districts, educating a large population of 25,620 students. The system is elementary-heavy with 33 schools, supported by several middle, high, and alternative campuses.
What are the major school districts in Racine County, Wisconsin?
The Racine Unified School District is the largest by far, managing 26 schools and serving over 16,000 students. While charter schools represent only 2.0% of the total, the county offers 4 alternative schools to support diverse learner needs.
What is the school experience like in Racine County?
With 22 schools located in city settings, students here experience a more urban environment than in neighboring counties. Average school size is 523 students, but major institutions like Case High enroll nearly 1,900 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.