Public schools in Greendale, WI
6 open public schools with an address in Greendale, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,546
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Greendale public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Greendale, WI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,546 students, an average of 424 per school. The largest campus is Greendale High (882 students), and the largest elementary school is Canterbury Elementary (350).
Every listed school belongs to Greendale 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 13:1, similar to 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 27% 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 Greendale
Elementary schools in Greendale
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Elementary Greendale School District | KG–05 | 350 | 11.8:1 | |
| College Park Elementary Greendale School District | KG–05 | 273 | 11.3:1 | |
| Highland View Elementary Greendale School District | PK–05 | 336 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Greendale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale Middle Greendale School District | 06–08 | 617 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Greendale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale High Greendale School District | 09–12 | 882 | 15:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Greendale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time 4 Learning Charter School Greendale School District · Charter | PK–PK | 88 | 29.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.3%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black2.6%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Greendale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,546 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Greendale
How many public schools are in Greendale, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Greendale: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,546 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Greendale?
All listed public schools with an address in Greendale belong to Greendale 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 Greendale?
Greendale High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Greendale, with 882 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Greendale?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Greendale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Time 4 Learning Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Greendale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Greendale public schools is 13:1, similar to 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 Greendale 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