- Rose Glen Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 490 students
- Banting Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 486 students
- Summit View Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 449 students
- Bethesda Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 401 students
- Prairie Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 348 students
- Lowell Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 347 students
- Hadfield Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 338 students
- Heyer Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 328 students
- Hawthorne Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 321 students
- Meadowbrook Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 243 students
- Hillcrest Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 239 students
- White Rock Campus — Grades PK–PK · 167 students
- eAchieve Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 111 students
- Butler Middle — Grades 6–8 · 786 students
- Les Paul Middle — Grades 6–8 · 547 students
- Horning Middle — Grades 6–8 · 534 students
- West High — Grades 9–12 · 1,167 students
- North High — Grades 9–12 · 911 students
- South High — Grades 9–12 · 833 students
- Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy — Grades 9–12 · 144 students
- Waukesha Academy of Health Professions — Grades 9–12 · 112 students
- Waukesha Transition Academy — Grades 12–12 · 36 students
- eAchieve Academy - Wisconsin — Grades 6–12 · 639 students
- Waukesha STEM Academy — Grades K–8 · 580 students
- White Rock School — Grades PK–8 · 286 students
- Waukesha East Alternative School — Grades 6–12 · 74 students
- Riverview School — Grades 6–12 · 5 students
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| Metric | Waukesha School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $13,800/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Waukesha School District
Families searching for schools in Waukesha, Wisconsin (ZIP 53189) are zoned to Waukesha School District. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Wisconsin districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Pre-K – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Waukesha School District spends approximately $13,800 per student per year, placing it near the Wisconsin state average of approximately $13,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At multiple schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, Waukesha School District qualifies as a district of unknown size serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Contact Waukesha School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
With a rating of 6/10 (average), Waukesha School District ranks among Wisconsin’s average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Waukesha School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 53189
Children in zip code 53189 are assigned to Waukesha School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 53189, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Waukesha School District at (262)970-1012 or visit www.waukesha.k12.wi.us. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Wisconsin districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Waukesha
For families considering a purchase in the Waukesha area, district assignment matters financially. Because Waukesha School District serves zip code 53189, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 53189 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Wisconsin, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Waukesha School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 53189.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Waukesha School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 53189 data.