📊 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 →
All 12 Rated Districts in Kenosha County, WI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 Kenosha County, Wisconsin (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Kenosha County, Wisconsin that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Forward Exam 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Wisconsin, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Kenosha County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Kenosha County, Wisconsin? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, 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 (Forward Exam 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.