For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 8,875 students in Racine County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Racine County, WI are Waterford High School, Burlington High School and Union Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Racine County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Racine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Racine County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Union Grove High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Racine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 W Main Street
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-3189
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-3189
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Burlington High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mccanna Pkwy
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0200
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Union Grove High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3433 S Colony Ave
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2434
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-2434
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
The Real School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10116 Stellar Ave
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-8100
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 664-8100
Gr: 6-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Walden Iii High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2340 Mohr Ave
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Racine, WI 53405
(262) 664-6250
Gr: 6-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Case High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7345 Washington Ave
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Racine, WI 53406
(262) 619-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,856 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 12th St
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-4400
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 619-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,203 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Horlick High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2119 Rapids Dr
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Racine Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Northwestern Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Alternative School
Alternative School
100 N Kane St
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2626
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Racine Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2019 Wisconsin St
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 886-3214
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 886-3214
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Racine Youthful Offender Correction Al Facility
Alternative School
1501 Albert St
Racine, WI 53401
(262) 638-1999
Racine, WI 53401
(262) 638-1999
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Robert E Ellsworth Correctional Cen Ter
Alternative School
21425-a Spring St
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-6000
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-6000
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Detention Center
Alternative School
1717 Taylor Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 631-7121
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Racine County Jail
Alternative School
717 Wisconsin Ave
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 635-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Connect Charter School
Charter School
209 Wainwright Ave
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-0210
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Racine County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Racine County, WI include Waterford High School, Burlington High School and Union Grove High School.
How many public high schools are located in Racine County?
15 public high schools are located in Racine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Racine County?
Racine County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Racine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Racine County include: Union Grove High School vs. Waterford High School, Horlick High School vs. Case High School, Waterford High School vs. Union Grove High School
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