Top Rankings
Port Washington-Saukville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,415 students in Port Washington-Saukville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Port Washington-Saukville School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
2,415 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Port Washington-Saukville School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
83%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,614 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,475 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,614
$17,189
Spending / Student
$15,475
$17,161
Best Port Washington-Saukville School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1325 N Theis Ln
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5800
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Dunwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1243 W Lincoln Ave
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5700
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Saukville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 N Mill St
Saukville, WI 53080
(262) 268-5900
Saukville, WI 53080
(262) 268-5900
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 N Holden St
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Port Washington, WI 53074
(262) 268-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Port Washington-Saukville School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,415 students.
What is the rank of Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Port Washington-Saukville School District is ranked #50 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Port Washington-Saukville School District?
83% of Port Washington-Saukville School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Port Washington-Saukville School District?
Port Washington-Saukville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Port Washington-Saukville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,475 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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