Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0Greenfield’s public schools outscore 51% of Wisconsin districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Greenfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Greenfield’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1179 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Greenfield’s, its schools beat 63%, higher than their 51% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 40% and math 36% across both districts in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Greenfield spends $14,613 per student and Whitnall $13,411, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School (private), St. John the Evangelist School (private) and Our Father's Lutheran School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Greenfield’s grade
B−: better than 51% of Wisconsin school districts, #220 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Graduation is above the Wisconsin average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Greenfield, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Greenfield · depends on your address
Greenfield Middle
Grades 6–8 · 704 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Whitnall Middle
Grades 6–8 · 558 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Greenfield · depends on your address
Greenfield Middle
Grades 6–8 · 704 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Whitnall Middle
Grades 6–8 · 558 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Greenfield · depends on your address
Greenfield Middle
Grades 6–8 · 704 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Whitnall Middle
Grades 6–8 · 558 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Greenfield · depends on your address
Greenfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,140 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Whitnall High
Grades 9–12 · 821 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Greenfield · depends on your address
Greenfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,140 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Whitnall High
Grades 9–12 · 821 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Greenfield · depends on your address
Greenfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,140 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Whitnall High
Grades 9–12 · 821 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Greenfield · depends on your address
Greenfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,140 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Whitnall High
Grades 9–12 · 821 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Greenfield runs its own schools through grade 12 (Greenfield School District). From grade PK, students attend the Whitnall School District, shared with Hales Corners. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Greenfield
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Greenfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Greenfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | B− | Greenfield PK–12 · Whitnall PK–12 |
| Milwaukee | D− | Milwaukee |
| Greendale | A− | Greendale |
| Hales Corners | A− | Whitnall |
| West Allis | D | West Allis |
| New Berlin | A | New Berlin |
| Franklin | A− | Franklin Public |
Every school in Greenfield
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Greenfield’s schools
Are Greenfield’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Wisconsin: the public schools Greenfield children attend outscore 51% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #220 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Greenfield in?
Two districts: Greenfield School District runs grades PK–12, and Whitnall School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Hales Corners.
Where do Greenfield kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Greenfield High and Whitnall High.
What is Greenfield’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Greenfield School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Greenfield spend per student?
$14,613 in Greenfield School District and $13,411 in Whitnall School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Greenfield?
Yes: St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 229 students), St. John the Evangelist School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 161 students) and Our Father's Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 95 students).
Parents talk
What Greenfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Greenfield → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.