Wauwatosa School District

District Overview
Located in a large suburban setting within the Milwaukee-Waukesha metropolitan area, the Wauwatosa School District serves as a primary public school system in southeastern Wisconsin. Headquartered at 12121 W North Ave in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, this fully operational, traditional public district operates 17 schools that deliver a seamless educational experience from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving a total enrollment of 6,704 students across its elementary, middle, and high school levels, the district offers a well-rounded academic journey designed to prepare young learners for post-secondary success.

To maintain high instructional quality and student support, the Wauwatosa School District employs a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,028 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive team includes over 1,042 full-time equivalent teachers, 100 instructional aides, and nearly 885 support staff professionals who collaboratively maintain low student-to-staff dynamics and ensure individual academic needs are met. For families, students, and educational researchers exploring the 2024–2025 academic landscape, the district presents a well-resourced, deeply rooted suburban public education system committed to community engagement and academic achievement.
17
Total Schools
6,704
Total Students
1,042.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wauwatosa School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,877
Hispanic637
Black1,324
Asian265
Two or More580
American Indian15
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    3,877 (57.9%)
  • Black
    1,324 (19.8%)
  • Hispanic
    637 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    580 (8.7%)
  • Asian
    265 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    15 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wauwatosa School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle2
High2
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:17
Students:6,704*
Teachers (FTE):1,042.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4
Schools in Wauwatosa School District
Found 17 Schools