The average student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin public elementary schools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Wisconsin (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Fairview South
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5-12
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Norris Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
St. Charles Behav Reassign Success Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
151 S 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 476-3710
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
525 N 6th St
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3329
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-3329
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Metro School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 4-12
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Northern Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
2820 E Park Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(608) 267-5150
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(608) 267-5150
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Washington Street School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Brown County Institute Of Learning
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 4-12
3030 Curry Ln
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Lad Lake Synergy School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
2820 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 647-1771
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Learning By Design Academy
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
1218 Wilmot Ave
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
(262) 877-2148
Twin Lakes, WI 53181
(262) 877-2148
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-5
405 W Third St
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-7373
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Dr Rosa Minoka-hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
325 N Roosevelt St
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Grow Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
4986 County Road M
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 1-12
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Riverview School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
521 Riverview Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 548-7731
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Traver Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
W3490 Linton Rd
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4067
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-4067
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Vel R Phillips School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
10201 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 257-4857
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Wonewoc-center Virtual Academy
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Eagles Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
8993 E Baldwin St
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Goodman-armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
510 4th St
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
La Pointe Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-6
868 Whitefish St
La Pointe, WI 54850
(715) 747-3605
La Pointe, WI 54850
(715) 747-3605
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
8575 N Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Mercer School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
2690w Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
The Omolade Academy
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-3
2224 N Ullman St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5329
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5329
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Rank: #33 - 3933. - 39.
Hillcrest School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
4616 24th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Rank: #33 - 3933. - 39.
New Auburn Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
704 N East St
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 237-2202
New Auburn, WI 54757
(715) 237-2202
Rank: #33 - 3933. - 39.
Norris Academy Virtual School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wisconsin average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The Wisconsin average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Wisconsin include Fairview South, Norris Academy and St. Charles Behav Reassign Success Academy.
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