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Best Cedarburg Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,108 students in Cedarburg, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 677 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Cedarburg, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Cedarburg has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top-ranked public schools in Cedarburg, WI are Parkview Elementary School, Thorson Elementary School and Westlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedarburg, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cedarburg, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Thorson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W51n932 Keup Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W64n319 Madison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
W75n624 Wauwatosa Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Cedarburg High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
W68n611 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6142
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cedarburg, WI?
How many public schools are located in Cedarburg?
6 public schools are located in Cedarburg.
What percentage of students in Cedarburg go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Cedarburg are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedarburg?
Cedarburg public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cedarburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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