Best Public Schools in Kenosha, WI

The city of Kenosha, Wisconsin is home to 36 schools, including 23 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Kenosha School District. While the district is ranked 352 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, several standout schools within the district are excelling academically.

Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum (KTEC), a public charter elementary/middle school, consistently ranks in the top 50% of Wisconsin elementary schools and has a 3-star rating, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Nash Elementary and Jeffery Elementary are also top-performing schools, ranking in the top 25% and 20% of Wisconsin elementary schools respectively, with 4-star ratings and exceptional academic performance. Additionally, Paris Elementary, located in the Paris J1 School District, ranks in the top 15% of Wisconsin elementary schools and has a 4-star rating.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities within the Kenosha School District, with some schools, such as Reuther Central High, struggling with low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and low graduation rates. The wide range in per-student spending, from $4,495 at Kenosha Pike School to $33,873 at Hillcrest School, suggests that funding alone is not the sole determinant of academic success, as some high-performing schools operate with relatively lower per-student spending.