For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 746 students in Waterloo, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 59 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Waterloo, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, WI are Waterloo High School, Waterloo Intermediate and Waterloo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Waterloo, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Waterloo Intermediate
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Gr: 5-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
785 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Gr: PK-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Gr: 7-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, WI include Waterloo High School, Waterloo Intermediate and Waterloo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waterloo?
4 public schools are located in Waterloo.
What percentage of students in Waterloo go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Waterloo are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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