Public schools in Brookfield, WI
8 open public schools with an address in Brookfield, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,414
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Brookfield public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Brookfield, WI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,414 students, an average of 802 per school. The largest campus is Brookfield East High (1,374 students), and the largest elementary school is Burleigh Elementary (927).
Every listed school belongs to Elmbrook School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 9% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Brookfield
Elementary schools in Brookfield
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Elementary Elmbrook School District | PK–05 | 641 | 16.4:1 | |
| Burleigh Elementary Elmbrook School District | PK–05 | 927 | 16.2:1 | |
| Dixon Elementary Elmbrook School District | PK–05 | 658 | 16.2:1 | |
| Swanson Elementary Elmbrook School District | PK–05 | 778 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Brookfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Hills Middle Elmbrook School District | 06–08 | 812 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Brookfield
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Central High Elmbrook School District | 09–12 | 1,215 | 16.9:1 | |
| Brookfield East High Elmbrook School District | 09–12 | 1,374 | 17.9:1 | |
| Fairview South Elmbrook School District · Special Education School | 05–12 | 9 | 1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.6%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black2.7%
- Asian15.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Brookfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,414 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Brookfield
How many public schools are in Brookfield, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Brookfield: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 6,414 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Brookfield?
All listed public schools with an address in Brookfield belong to Elmbrook School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Brookfield?
Brookfield East High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Brookfield, with 1,374 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Brookfield?
No school with an address in Brookfield is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wisconsin.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Brookfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Brookfield public schools is 16.2:1, higher than the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Brookfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities