Public schools in Kenosha, WI
32 open public schools with an address in Kenosha, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
32
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,194
32 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
2
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Kenosha public schools
The federal directory lists 32 public schools in Kenosha, WI: 17 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. The 32 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,194 students, an average of 537 per school. The largest campus is Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), and the largest elementary school is Lakeview K-8 Academy (988).
Kenosha School District operates the most schools here (30), and 2 regular districts have at least one Kenosha campus, 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 13.5:1, 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 2 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Kenosha
Elementary schools in Kenosha
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 304 | 12.4:1 | |
| Brass Community School Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 462 | 12.9:1 | |
| Forest Park Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 391 | 13.5:1 | |
| Frank Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 457 | 11.4:1 | |
| Grant Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 289 | 12.9:1 | |
| Grewenow Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 310 | 12.9:1 | |
| Harvey Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 322 | 12.9:1 | |
| Jeffery Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 338 | 13.3:1 | |
| Kenosha School of Language (KSOL) Kenosha School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 330 | 15:1 | |
| Lakeview K-8 Academy Kenosha School District | PK–08 | 988 | 14.6:1 | |
| Nash Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 576 | 15.6:1 | |
| Paris Elementary Paris J1 School District | PK–08 | 251 | 15.6:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Kenosha School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 491 | 14.6:1 | |
| Ruth Harman Academy Kenosha School District | PK–08 | 427 | 11.6:1 | |
| Somers Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 560 | 14.5:1 | |
| Southport Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 438 | 13.7:1 | |
| Strange Elementary Kenosha School District | PK–05 | 522 | 13.1:1 |
Middle schools in Kenosha
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullen Middle Kenosha School District · Magnet | 06–08 | 754 | 13:1 | |
| Lance Middle Kenosha School District | 06–08 | 899 | 15.8:1 | |
| Mahone Middle Kenosha School District | 06–08 | 1,025 | 15.3:1 | |
| Washington Middle Kenosha School District | 06–08 | 545 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Kenosha
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford High Kenosha School District | 09–12 | 1,453 | 16.8:1 | |
| Harborside Academy Kenosha School District · Charter | 06–12 | 572 | 13.4:1 | |
| Hillcrest School Kenosha School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 108 | 6.9:1 | |
| Indian Trail High School and Academy Kenosha School District | 09–12 | 1,902 | 19.2:1 | |
| Lakeview Technology Academy Kenosha School District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 391 | 23.3:1 | |
| Reuther Central High Kenosha School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 358 | 18.4:1 | |
| Tremper High Kenosha School District | 09–12 | 1,417 | 19.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kenosha
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chavez Learning Station Kenosha School District | PK–PK | 149 | 21.6:1 | |
| Kenosha 4 Year Old Kindergarten Kenosha School District | PK–PK | 56 | 6.2:1 | |
| Kenosha Pike School Kenosha School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 29 | — | |
| KTEC Schools of Innovation Kenosha Schools of Technology Enhanced Curriculum Inc · Charter · Career and Technical School | PK–12 | 80 | 9.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.1%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black14.2%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 32 Kenosha schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,194 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kenosha
How many public schools are in Kenosha, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 32 open public schools with a location address in Kenosha: 17 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 17,194 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kenosha?
Schools with an address in Kenosha belong to 3 education agencies, led by Kenosha School District (30 schools), Kenosha Schools of Technology Enhanced Curriculum Inc (1 school), Paris J1 School District (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 Kenosha?
Indian Trail High School and Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kenosha, with 1,902 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kenosha?
Yes. 2 of the 32 public schools in Kenosha are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Harborside Academy, KTEC Schools of Innovation. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kenosha schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kenosha public schools is 13.5:1, 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 Kenosha 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