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Enrollment by School Type
990,852 students enrolled
- Public787,11279%
- Private148,68415%
- Charter55,0566%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Lake Country School District Hartland | 485 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
2 Swallow School District Hartland | 464 | 1 | 9.9 / 10 |
3 Cedarburg School District Cedarburg | 3,091 | 6 | 9.8 / 10 |
4 Fox Point J2 School District Milwaukee | 825 | 2 | 9.8 / 10 |
5 Kohler School District Kohler | 714 | 3 | 9.8 / 10 |
6 Merton Community School District Hartland | 920 | 2 | 9.8 / 10 |
7 Whitefish Bay School District Whitefish Bay | 2,860 | 4 | 9.8 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Wisconsin board cuts national ties
Alleged statewide incident in Wisconsin
A state school board association in Wisconsin severed ties with a national organization. This action was taken due to concerns that the national group was escalating political divisions.
Curriculum sparks parent uprising
Alleged incident in Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
A school district in Wisconsin experienced significant parent opposition to its sex education curriculum. This led to conflict where staff reportedly disparaged parents.
School aids student transition
Alleged statewide incident in Wisconsin
A middle school reportedly facilitated a student's gender transition. This action was taken without the consent of the student's parents, raising concerns about institutional practices regarding parental involvement.
Parents sue school over transition
Alleged incident in Kettle Moraine School District · Wisconsin
A school district is facing a lawsuit from parents who allege the institution allowed their child to adopt a new name and pronouns without their knowledge. The parents claim the school violated their parental rights by facilitating the student's gender transition without consent.
District backs controversial BLM group
Alleged incident in Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
A large Wisconsin school district is sponsoring a competition linked to a Black Lives Matter organization. This organization has drawn criticism for its controversial statements regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. The district's promotion of the group has sparked public outrage.
