For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,907 students in Pewaukee, WI (there are 9 private schools, serving 846 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Pewaukee, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pewaukee, WI are Horizon School, Asa Clark Middle School and Pewaukee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pewaukee, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Pewaukee have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pewaukee, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
458 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5052
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5052
Gr: 3-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Asa Clark Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
472 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5067
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5067
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Pewaukee High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5013
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Pewaukee Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
436 Lake St
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5054
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-5054
Gr: PK-2 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pewaukee, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Pewaukee, WI include Horizon School, Asa Clark Middle School and Pewaukee High School.
How many public schools are located in Pewaukee?
4 public schools are located in Pewaukee.
What percentage of students in Pewaukee go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Pewaukee are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pewaukee?
Pewaukee public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pewaukee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pewaukee include: Horizon School vs. Asa Clark Middle School, Asa Clark Middle School vs. Horizon School, Horizon School vs. Pewaukee Lake Elementary School
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