📊 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 Racine County, WI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dover No. 1 School District | Kansasville | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #2 | Yorkville Joint No. 2 School District | Union Grove | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #3 | Norway Joint No. 7 School District | Franksville | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #4 | North Cape School District | Franksville | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #5 | Waterford Joint No. 1 School District | Waterford | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #6 | Union Grove Joint No. 1 School District | Union Grove | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #7 | Raymond No. 14 School District | Franksville | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #8 | Burlington Area School District | Burlington | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #9 | Washington-Caldwell School District | Waterford | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #10 | Waterford Union High School District | Waterford | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #11 | Union Grove Union High School District | Union Grove | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #12 | Racine School District | Racine | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in Racine County, Wisconsin (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Racine 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 Racine 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 Racine County, Wisconsin? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Racine County, Wisconsin, the highest-rated is Dover No. 1 School District (Kansasville), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 96th 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.