📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
12 Rated Districts in the Kenosha, WI Metro Area
Forward Exam 2024–25 · percentile among Wisconsin districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bristol No. 1 School District | Bristol | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #2 | Brighton No. 1 School District | Kansasville | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #3 | Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District | Trevor | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #4 | Westosha Central High School District | Salem | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #5 | Randall Joint No. 1 School District | Burlington | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #6 | Paris Joint No. 1 School District | Kenosha | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #7 | Wheatland Joint No. 1 School District | Burlington | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #8 | Silver Lake Joint No. 1 School District | Silver Lake | 6/10 Average | 59th |
| #9 | Salem School District | Salem | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #10 | Twin Lakes No. 4 School District | Twin Lakes | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #11 | Wilmot Union High School District | Wilmot | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #12 | Kenosha School District | Kenosha | 2/10 Poor | 16th |
Best School Districts in the Kenosha, WI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from Forward Exam 2024–25 (Wisconsin) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Kenosha, WI metro area? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in the Kenosha, WI metro area, the highest-rated is Bristol No. 1 School District (Bristol), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 85th percentile of Wisconsin districts on Forward Exam 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.