Waukesha School District, Wisconsin

Waukesha School District is a unified school district in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 94,232 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 69.5 sq mi (180 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
94,232 ± 872
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Waukesha County
Land area
69.5 sq mi (180 km²)
Median household income
$89,694 ± $4,060
Median home value
$345,100 ± $5,990
Water area
0.94 sq mi (2.42 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5515780
Coordinates (central point)
42.994940, -88.257939

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Waukesha School District, largest first

  1. Waukesha (city)71,233 people
  2. Waukesha (village)8,514 people
  3. Town of Brookfield6,459 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Pewaukee School District6.0 mi north
  2. New Berlin School District6.6 mi east
  3. Mukwonago School District7.3 mi southwest
  4. Elmbrook School District8.4 mi northeast
  5. Kettle Moraine School District8.9 mi west

These share a boundary with Waukesha School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Waukesha School District before you rely on it.

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