Public schools in Wauwatosa, WI
17 open public schools with an address in Wauwatosa, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,704
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Wauwatosa public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Wauwatosa, WI: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,704 students, an average of 394 per school. The largest campus is East High (1,043 students), and the largest elementary school is Roosevelt Elementary (396).
Every listed school belongs to Wauwatosa 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 12.9:1, 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, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 24% 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 Wauwatosa
Elementary schools in Wauwatosa
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elementary Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 373 | 11.3:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 222 | 10.6:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 336 | 12.7:1 | |
| Madison Elementary Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 257 | 11.3:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 388 | 13.1:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 396 | 13.4:1 | |
| Underwood Elementary Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 315 | 10.9:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 285 | 12.9:1 | |
| Wauwatosa Montessori School Wauwatosa School District | PK–08 | 176 | 16:1 | |
| Wauwatosa STEM Wauwatosa School District · Charter | KG–05 | 127 | 31.8:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary Wauwatosa School District | PK–05 | 218 | 9.1:1 |
Middle schools in Wauwatosa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Middle Wauwatosa School District | 06–08 | 782 | 15.8:1 | |
| Whitman Middle Wauwatosa School District | 06–08 | 570 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Wauwatosa
2Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wauwatosa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vel R Phillips School Wauwatosa School District · Alternative School | 03–12 | 139 | 4.8:1 | |
| Wauwatosa Virtual Academy Wauwatosa School District · Charter · Virtual | 03–12 | 91 | 22.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.8%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black19.7%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Wauwatosa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,704 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wauwatosa
How many public schools are in Wauwatosa, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Wauwatosa: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,704 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wauwatosa?
All listed public schools with an address in Wauwatosa belong to Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa?
East High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wauwatosa, with 1,043 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wauwatosa?
Yes. 2 of the 17 public schools in Wauwatosa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Wauwatosa STEM, Wauwatosa Virtual Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wauwatosa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wauwatosa public schools is 12.9:1, 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 Wauwatosa 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