Schools in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (2025)
15 schools · 6,474 students · 14 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 336.
Wauwatosa, in Wisconsin, has 15 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,474 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high; by sector 14 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Wauwatosa's schools is 336, above the Wisconsin median of 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
15 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lincoln Elementary (89.4, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by McKinley Elementary (86.6, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Wauwatosa STEM (85.9, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), Longfellow Middle (782 students).
Ranked schools in Wauwatosa
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Wisconsin.
- 189Lincoln ElementaryWauwatosa · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 287McKinley ElementaryWauwatosa · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 388 students
- 386Wauwatosa STEMWauwatosa · Charter Elementary87% Math proficiency · 127 students
- 477Wauwatosa Montessori SchoolWauwatosa · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 176 students
- 576Roosevelt ElementaryWauwatosa · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 675Washington ElementaryWauwatosa · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 285 students
- 772Jefferson ElementaryWauwatosa · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 222 students
- 871Wilson ElementaryWauwatosa · Public Elementary54.5% Math proficiency · 218 students
- 966Longfellow MiddleWauwatosa · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 782 students
- 1065Whitman MiddleWauwatosa · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 570 students
- 1163East HighWauwatosa · Public High46% Math proficiency · 1,043 students
- 1263Madison ElementaryWauwatosa · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 257 students
- 1358Eisenhower ElementaryWauwatosa · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 373 students
- 1454Underwood ElementaryWauwatosa · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 1549West HighWauwatosa · Public High36% Math proficiency · 986 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 89.4 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 2 | McKinley Elementary Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 86.6 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 388 |
| 3 | Wauwatosa STEM Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 85.9 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 127 |
| 4 | Wauwatosa Montessori School Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 77.2 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 176 |
| 5 | Roosevelt Elementary Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 6 | Washington Elementary Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.8 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 285 |
| 7 | Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 222 |
| 8 | Wilson Elementary Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.2 Top 25% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 218 |
| 9 | Longfellow Middle Wauwatosa · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.6 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 782 |
| 10 | Whitman Middle Wauwatosa · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 570 |
| 11 | East High Wauwatosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 1,043 |
| 12 | Madison Elementary Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 257 |
| 13 | Eisenhower Elementary Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 373 |
| 14 | Underwood Elementary Wauwatosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 15 | West High Wauwatosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.3 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 986 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wauwatosa?
Lincoln Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Wauwatosa with a Success Index (US) of 89.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Wauwatosa?
Wauwatosa has 15 schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) educating 6,474 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Wauwatosa?
The median Enrollment across schools in Wauwatosa is 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.