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Pewaukee School District

404 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072-3630
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Pewaukee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,932 students in Pewaukee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
51±¬ÁÏs in Pewaukee School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,932 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pewaukee School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#21 out of 447 school districts
(Top 5%)
65%
40%
61%
38%
59%
44%
97%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
79%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,850 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,432
$17,038
Spending / Student
$17,850
$17,011

Best Pewaukee School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
458 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5051
Gr: 3-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Asa Clark Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
472 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5067
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Pewaukee High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
436 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5054
Gr: PK-2 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pewaukee School District?
Pewaukee School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,932 students.
What is the rank of Pewaukee School District?
Pewaukee School District is ranked #22 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pewaukee School District?
79% of Pewaukee School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pewaukee School District?
Pewaukee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Pewaukee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,850 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,932 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in WI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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