For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,352 students in Ozaukee County, WI. The top-ranked public high schools in Ozaukee County, WI are Homestead High School, Cedarburg High School and Grafton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozaukee County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Ozaukee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Ozaukee County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cedarburg High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ozaukee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homestead High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5000 W Mequon Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-5646
Gr: 9-12 | 1,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Cedarburg High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W68n611 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6200
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Grafton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1950 Washington St
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5500
Grafton, WI 53024
(262) 376-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Port Washington High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 W Jackson St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5500
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Ozaukee High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Highland Dr
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2453
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2453
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ozaukee County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ozaukee County, WI include Homestead High School, Cedarburg High School and Grafton High School. Ozaukee County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public high schools are located in Ozaukee County?
6 public high schools are located in Ozaukee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozaukee County?
Ozaukee County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Ozaukee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ozaukee County include: Cedarburg High School vs. Grafton High School, Grafton High School vs. Cedarburg High School, Ozaukee High School vs. Grafton High School
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