Waukesha County Public Schools
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
112
public schools
Total Enrollment
61,152
students
School Districts
23
districts
How to use the Waukesha County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Wisconsin; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Waukesha County has 23 district entries. Waukesha School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 27 schools.
School records are spread across 21 listed communities. Waukesha has the most listed schools, with 28 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 61 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 16 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 16 charter, 3 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
12 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
112
in Waukesha County
Reported Enrollment
61,152
112 schools reporting
School Districts
23
districts
Charter Schools
16
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
23 School Districts in Waukesha County
Waukesha School District
Elmbrook School District
Hamilton School District
Oconomowoc Area School District
Mukwonago School District
Muskego-Norway School District
New Berlin School District
Menomonee Falls School District
Kettle Moraine School District
Pewaukee School District
112 Public Schools in Waukesha County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 12 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 112 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead High | Profile | Arrowhead UHS School District | Hartland, 53029Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,086 |
| Muskego High | Profile | Muskego-Norway School District | Muskego, 53150Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,686 |
| Oconomowoc High | Profile | Oconomowoc Area School District | Oconomowoc, 53066Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,662 |
| Mukwonago High | Profile | Mukwonago School District | Mukwonago, 53149Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,620 |
| Hamilton High | Profile | Hamilton School District | Sussex, 53089Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,562 |
| Brookfield East High | Profile | Elmbrook School District | Brookfield, 53005Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,362 |
| Menomonee Falls High | Profile | Menomonee Falls School District | Menomonee Falls, 53051Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,285 |
| West High | Profile | Waukesha School District | Waukesha, 53189City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,194 |
| Brookfield Central High | Profile | Elmbrook School District | Brookfield, 53005Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,192 |
| New Berlin West Middle/High | Profile | New Berlin School District | New Berlin, 53146Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 1,047 |
| Eisenhower Middle/High | Profile | New Berlin School District | New Berlin, 53151Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 1,029 |
| North High | Profile | Waukesha School District | Waukesha, 53188City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,016 |
| Bay Lane Elementary | Listed only | Muskego-Norway School District | Muskego, 53150Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 919 |
| South High | Listed only | Waukesha School District | Waukesha, 53186City: Small | 9–12 | High | 890 |
| Pewaukee High | Listed only | Pewaukee School District | Pewaukee, 53072Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 882 |
| Burleigh Elementary | Listed only | Elmbrook School District | Brookfield, 53005Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 879 |
| Kettle Moraine High | Listed only | Kettle Moraine School District | Wales, 53183Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 878 |
| Pilgrim Park Middle | Listed only | Elmbrook School District | Elm Grove, 53122Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 860 |
| North Middle | Listed only | Menomonee Falls School District | Menomonee Falls, 53051Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 842 |
| Swanson Elementary | Listed only | Elmbrook School District | Brookfield, 53005Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 823 |
Arrowhead High
Arrowhead UHS School District
Hartland, 53029 / Suburb: Large
Muskego High
Muskego-Norway School District
Muskego, 53150 / Rural: Fringe
Oconomowoc High
Oconomowoc Area School District
Oconomowoc, 53066 / Suburb: Large
Mukwonago High
Mukwonago School District
Mukwonago, 53149 / Town: Fringe
Hamilton High
Hamilton School District
Sussex, 53089 / Suburb: Large
Brookfield East High
Elmbrook School District
Brookfield, 53005 / Suburb: Large
Menomonee Falls High
Menomonee Falls School District
Menomonee Falls, 53051 / Suburb: Large
West High
Waukesha School District
Waukesha, 53189 / City: Small
Brookfield Central High
Elmbrook School District
Brookfield, 53005 / Suburb: Large
New Berlin West Middle/High
New Berlin School District
New Berlin, 53146 / Rural: Fringe
Eisenhower Middle/High
New Berlin School District
New Berlin, 53151 / Suburb: Large
North High
Waukesha School District
Waukesha, 53188 / City: Small
Bay Lane Elementary
Muskego-Norway School District
Muskego, 53150 / Suburb: Large
South High
Waukesha School District
Waukesha, 53186 / City: Small
Pewaukee High
Pewaukee School District
Pewaukee, 53072 / Suburb: Large
Burleigh Elementary
Elmbrook School District
Brookfield, 53005 / Suburb: Large
Kettle Moraine High
Kettle Moraine School District
Wales, 53183 / Suburb: Large
Pilgrim Park Middle
Elmbrook School District
Elm Grove, 53122 / Suburb: Large
North Middle
Menomonee Falls School District
Menomonee Falls, 53051 / Suburb: Large
Swanson Elementary
Elmbrook School District
Brookfield, 53005 / Suburb: Large
Waukesha County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Waukesha County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Wisconsin. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Waukesha County public school directory?
The directory lists 112 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Waukesha County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Waukesha County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Waukesha County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 12 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Waukesha County?
Start with the 23 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Waukesha County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.