Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0New Berlin’s public schools outscore 90% of Wisconsin districts
On the state math tests, 62% of New Berlin’s students scored proficient, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Berlin, 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 100% 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.
New Berlin’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1047 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of New Berlin’s, its schools beat 96%, higher than their 90% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,119 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then two middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Heritage Christian Schools (private), Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School (private) and Doxa Christian Academy (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 New Berlin’s grade
A: better than 90% of Wisconsin school districts, #23 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve New Berlin, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in New Berlin · depends on your address
Eisenhower Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,095 students · 17:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,036 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in New Berlin · depends on your address
Eisenhower Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,095 students · 17:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,036 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in New Berlin · depends on your address
Eisenhower Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,095 students · 17:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,036 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in New Berlin · depends on your address
Eisenhower Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,095 students · 17:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,036 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in New Berlin · depends on your address
Eisenhower Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,095 students · 17:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,036 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in New Berlin · depends on your address
Eisenhower Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,095 students · 17:1 students per teacher
New Berlin West Middle/High
Grades 7–12 · 1,036 students · 15:1 students per teacher
New Berlin’s public schools are run by New Berlin School District. Parts of New Berlin (3% of its land) are served by West Allis instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
New Berlin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share New Berlin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| New Berlin | A | New Berlin |
| Muskego | A+ | Muskego-Norway |
| Brookfield | A | Elmbrook |
| Vernon | A | Mukwonago PK–12 · Waterford Union High 9–12 |
| Waukesha | B− | Waukesha |
| West Allis | D | West Allis |
| Brookfield (town) | A− | Waukesha PK–12 · Elmbrook PK–12 |
| Hales Corners | A− | Whitnall |
| Greenfield | B− | Greenfield PK–12 · Whitnall PK–12 |
Every school in New Berlin
10 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 New Berlin’s schools
Are New Berlin’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools New Berlin children attend outscore 90% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #23 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is New Berlin in?
New Berlin School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,334 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of New Berlin are served by West Allis.
What is New Berlin’s graduation rate?
98% of the class of 2023 in New Berlin School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does New Berlin spend per student?
$16,119 in New Berlin School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in New Berlin?
Yes: Heritage Christian Schools (religious, grades PK–12, 660 students), Star of Bethlehem Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 287 students) and Doxa Christian Academy (religious, grades K–6, 27 students).
Parents talk
What New Berlin families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near New Berlin → 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.