Heyer Elementary vs Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heyer Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Waukesha · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students
| Measure | Heyer Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #757 of 1,069 | #3 of 446 |
| National rank | #29585 of 50,301 | #1914 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 328 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 48.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 74.5% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 43.5).
- •Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 42%).
- •Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 27%).
- •Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 54%).
- •Heyer Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 48.0).
- •Heyer Elementary is the larger school with 328 students compared with 144.
- •Heyer Elementary is a public school while Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heyer Elementary better than Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy ranks higher (76.2 vs 43.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heyer Elementary and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heyer Elementary: 328. Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heyer Elementary and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Heyer Elementary is 757th of 1,069 and Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy is 3rd of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).