Public schools in Whitewater, WI
7 open public schools with an address in Whitewater, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,081
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Whitewater public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Whitewater, WI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,081 students, an average of 297 per school. The largest campus is Whitewater High (606 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary (358).
Whitewater Unified School District operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Whitewater campus. 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 11.7:1, lower 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, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% 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 Whitewater
Elementary schools in Whitewater
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary Whitewater Unified School District | PK–05 | 209 | 10.5:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Whitewater Unified School District | PK–05 | 358 | 11.7:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Whitewater Unified School District | PK–05 | 312 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Whitewater
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater Middle Whitewater Unified School District | 06–08 | 394 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Whitewater
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater High Whitewater Unified School District | 09–12 | 606 | 14.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Whitewater
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEDI Virtual K-12 Marshall School District · Charter · Virtual | PK–12 | 188 | 38.8:1 | |
| Whitewater 4K Whitewater Unified School District | PK–PK | 14 | 28:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.7%
- Hispanic36.7%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Whitewater schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,081 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Whitewater
How many public schools are in Whitewater, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Whitewater: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,081 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Whitewater?
Schools with an address in Whitewater belong to 2 education agencies, led by Whitewater Unified School District (6 schools), Marshall 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 Whitewater?
Whitewater High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Whitewater, with 606 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Whitewater?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Whitewater are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including JEDI Virtual K-12. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Whitewater schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Whitewater public schools is 11.7:1, lower 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 Whitewater 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