The average student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin public schools is approximately 14:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Wisconsin (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
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 - 51. - 5.
Promethean Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Racine Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 11-12
2019 Wisconsin St
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 886-3214
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 886-3214
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
25500 Rockbridge School St
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 495-4905
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Winnebago Mental Health Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
1300 South Dr
Winnebago, WI 54985
(608) 267-5150
Winnebago, WI 54985
(608) 267-5150
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Grow Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
4986 County Road M
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Norris Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
W247s10395 Center Dr
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 662-5911
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 12
500 E Parrish St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Taycheedah Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 11-12
N7139 County Road K
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-3800
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-3800
Rank: #6 - 106. - 10.
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 12
1101 Morrison Dr
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-5656
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-5656
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
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: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Rolf's Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Waupun Correctional Institution
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 12
200 S Madison St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-7231
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-7231
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Dr Rosa Minoka-hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
325 N Roosevelt St
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
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: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Northern Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
2820 E Park Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(608) 267-5150
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(608) 267-5150
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Copper Lake School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Goodman High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
1 Falcon Crest
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Goodman-armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
510 4th St
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
Lakeland Star School--strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
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: K-12
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
One City Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-7
1707 W Broadway
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 531-2128
Rank: #19 - 2719. - 27.
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: #19 - 2719. - 27.
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: #19 - 2719. - 27.
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: #28 - 4428. - 44.
Advanced Learning Academy Of Wisconsin
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Rank: #28 - 4428. - 44.
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: #28 - 4428. - 44.
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: #28 - 4428. - 44.
Brown County Institute Of Learning
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 4-12
3030 Curry Ln
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2150
Rank: #28 - 4428. - 44.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
700 N Main Street
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 845-4200
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 845-4200
Rank: #28 - 4428. - 44.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Rank: #28 - 4428. - 44.
Fremont Stem Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 5-7
615 Wolf River Dr
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 867-8065
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 867-8065
Rank: #28 - 4428. - 44.
Hillcrest School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
4616 24th St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-6118
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wisconsin average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Wisconsin average public schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin?
The best top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin include Fairview South, Promethean Charter School and Racine Correctional Institution.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Wisconsin is Fairview South, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Fairview South, with a value of 1:1.
