Waunakee Community School District

The Waunakee Community School District is a high-performing school district in Wisconsin, serving approximately 4,500 students across 7 schools - 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 34th out of 426 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong academic performance and commitment to providing a quality education.

Waunakee High School stands out as the district's top-performing school, ranked 17th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school boasts impressive test scores, with students performing significantly above the state average in subjects like social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science. Additionally, Waunakee High School has a high 4-year graduation rate of 91% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. Waunakee Middle School is also a standout, ranking 49th out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and earning a 5-star rating, with students demonstrating strong performance on assessments in core academic areas.

At the elementary level, Arboretum Elementary is a top performer, ranked 45th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school's 3rd and 4th-grade students excel on state assessments, scoring significantly above the district and state averages in subjects like English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. While the district's elementary schools generally perform well, there are some variations in their rankings and test scores, with Waunakee Heritage Elementary and Waunakee Prairie Elementary showing slightly lower test scores in certain areas compared to Arboretum Elementary and the district average.