Public schools in Elkhorn, WI
8 open public schools with an address in Elkhorn, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,515
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Elkhorn public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Elkhorn, WI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,515 students, an average of 439 per school. The largest campus is Elkhorn Area High (953 students), and the largest elementary school is Jackson Elementary (485).
Elkhorn Area School District operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.7:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 32% 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 Elkhorn
Elementary schools in Elkhorn
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Elementary Elkhorn Area School District | PK–05 | 485 | 16.2:1 | |
| Tibbets Elementary Elkhorn Area School District | PK–05 | 431 | 16:1 | |
| West Side Elementary Elkhorn Area School District | PK–05 | 406 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Elkhorn
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Area Middle Elkhorn Area School District | 06–08 | 659 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Elkhorn
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and College Academy Elkhorn Area School District · Charter | 06–12 | 246 | 25.8:1 | |
| Elkhorn Area High Elkhorn Area School District | 09–12 | 953 | 15:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Elkhorn
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Options Virtual School Elkhorn Area School District · Charter | PK–12 | 335 | 22.7:1 | |
| Lakeland School Walworth County CDEB · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.2%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Elkhorn schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,515 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elkhorn
How many public schools are in Elkhorn, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Elkhorn: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 3,515 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elkhorn?
Schools with an address in Elkhorn belong to 2 education agencies, led by Elkhorn Area School District (7 schools), Walworth County CDEB (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Elkhorn?
Elkhorn Area High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elkhorn, with 953 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elkhorn?
Yes. 2 of the 8 public schools in Elkhorn are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Career and College Academy, Elkhorn Options Virtual School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elkhorn schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elkhorn public schools is 15.7:1, 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 Elkhorn 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