For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 898 students in Hales Corners, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 917 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in Hales Corners, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hales Corners, WI are Hales Corners Elementary School and Edgerton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hales Corners, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Hales Corners have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hales Corners, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hales Corners Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11320 W Janesville Rd
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8800
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5145 S 116th St
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8900
Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 525-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hales Corners, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Hales Corners, WI include Hales Corners Elementary School and Edgerton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hales Corners?
2 public schools are located in Hales Corners.
What percentage of students in Hales Corners go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in Hales Corners are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hales Corners?
Hales Corners public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hales Corners are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hales Corners include: Hales Corners Elementary School vs. Edgerton Elementary School, Edgerton Elementary School vs. Hales Corners Elementary School
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