For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,291 students in Washington County, WI. The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, WI are Slinger High School, West High School and Germantown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Washington County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hartford 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Washington County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slinger High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Polk St
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5261
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
West High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Germantown High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W180n11501 River Ln
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3400
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 253-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Kewaskum High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Bilgo Ln
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3105
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3105
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
East High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Hartford High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 670-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,364 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Street School
Alternative School
500 Rolfs Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5409
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Washington County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
614 School Pl
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5511
West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5511
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1750 Highway 164
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-2380
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1043 S Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5630
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5630
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
4908 Monches Rd
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Colgate, WI 53017
(262) 628-1778
Gr: PK-2 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
3117 Holy Hill Rd
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Gr: 3-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5471
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5471
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, WI include Slinger High School, West High School and Germantown High School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
7 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: West High School vs. East High School, East High School vs. West High School, Hartford High School vs. Germantown High School
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