Public schools in Racine, WI
23 open public schools with an address in Racine, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,856
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Racine public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Racine, WI: 14 elementary, 6 high, 3 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,856 students, an average of 646 per school. The largest campus is Case High (1,856 students), and the largest elementary school is Gifford School (1,331).
Racine Unified School District operates the most schools here (21), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14.2:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% 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 Racine
Elementary schools in Racine
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Preparatory School Racine Charter One Inc · Charter | PK–08 | 438 | 18.3:1 | |
| Fratt Elementary Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 435 | 12:1 | |
| Gifford School Racine Unified School District | PK–08 | 1,331 | 15.3:1 | |
| Gilmore Fine Arts School Racine Unified School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 737 | 15.6:1 | |
| Goodland Montessori Racine Unified School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 375 | 16.9:1 | |
| Jerstad-Agerholm School Racine Unified School District | PK–08 | 870 | 11.1:1 | |
| Johnson Elementary Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 557 | 14:1 | |
| Julian Thomas Elementary Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 574 | 10.4:1 | |
| Knapp Elementary Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 462 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mitchell School Racine Unified School District | PK–08 | 1,040 | 10.8:1 | |
| O Brown Elementary Racine Unified School District | PK–07 | 540 | 16.3:1 | |
| Red Apple School Racine Unified School District · Magnet | KG–07 | 354 | 14.2:1 | |
| Starbuck International School Racine Unified School District · Magnet | KG–08 | 1,133 | 13.7:1 | |
| Wadewitz Elementary Racine Unified School District | PK–05 | 517 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Racine
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case High Racine Unified School District | 09–12 | 1,856 | 15.6:1 | |
| DOC: Racine Youthful Offender Correction al Facility Wisconsin Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 11–12 | 32 | 16:1 | |
| Horlick High Racine Unified School District | 09–12 | 1,212 | 13.7:1 | |
| Park High Racine Unified School District | 07–12 | 1,203 | 13.8:1 | |
| Racine County Jail Racine Unified School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 10 | 50:1 | |
| Walden III High Racine Unified School District · Magnet | 06–12 | 692 | 16.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Racine
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All District 4 Year Old Kindergarten Racine Unified School District | PK–PK | 103 | 17.2:1 | |
| Bull Early Education Center Racine Unified School District | PK–PK | 365 | 14.7:1 | |
| Racine County Detention Center Racine Unified School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 20 | 7.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.9%
- Hispanic34.1%
- Black26%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Racine schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,856 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Racine
How many public schools are in Racine, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Racine: 14 elementary, 6 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 14,856 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Racine?
Schools with an address in Racine belong to 3 education agencies, led by Racine Unified School District (21 schools), Racine Charter One Inc (1 school), Wisconsin Department of Corrections (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 Racine?
Case High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Racine, with 1,856 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Racine?
Yes. 1 of the 23 public schools in Racine are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including 21st Century Preparatory School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Racine schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Racine public schools is 14.2:1, 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 Racine 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