Waukesha School District

District Overview
Located at 301 Hyde Park Avenue in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the Waukesha School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant small-city setting within the greater Milwaukee-Waukesha metropolitan area. Headquartered in zip code 53188, this non-charter district manages 27 operational schools, providing a continuous educational pipeline for students spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. As an established educational hub, the district serves a student body of 10,922 learners, fostering an inclusive environment that reflects a vibrant mix of backgrounds, including strong Hispanic, White, Black, Asian, and multiracial student communities.

To support its academic programs and ensure student success, the Waukesha School District employs a dedicated workforce of over 2,800 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive team includes roughly 1,568 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, over 100 instructional aides, and more than 1,130 support staff personnel focused on administrative, operational, and student care services. Enrollment demonstrates steady growth across grade levels, from nearly 600 early learners in prekindergarten up to a senior class of over 1,000 students preparing for graduation. For families, prospective residents, and educational researchers seeking further details, the district maintains an accessible community presence online at waukesha.k12.wi.us and by phone at (262) 970-1012.
27
Total Schools
10,922
Total Students
1,568.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waukesha School District
Demographic Student Count
White6,522
Hispanic2,766
Black618
Asian346
Two or More624
American Indian33
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    6,522 (59.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2,766 (25.3%)
  • Two or More
    624 (5.7%)
  • Black
    618 (5.7%)
  • Asian
    346 (3.2%)
  • American Indian
    33 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Waukesha School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary14
Middle3
High9
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:5 Charter Schools
Number of schools:27
Students:10,922*
Teachers (FTE):1,568.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Waukesha School District
Found 28 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th