Photo: Racine2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0Racine’s public schools score below 95% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 13% of Racine’s students scored proficient, below the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Racine, 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 93% 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.
Racine’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 17% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 93% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,522 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
12 elementary schools, then seven middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
21st Century Preparatory School, Siena Catholic Schools of Racine (private), St. Catherines High School (private), Renaissance School (private), Racine Lutheran High School (private), Hope Christian School - Via (private), St. Johns Lutheran School (private), Trinity Lutheran School (private), John Paul II Academy (private), Racine Christian School (private), Our Lady of Grace Academy (private), St. Joseph School (private), Sonnenberg Schools (private), Wisconsin Lutheran School (private), Racine Montessori School (private) and Small World Montessori (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 Racine’s grade
D: better than 5% of Wisconsin school districts, #354 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Both inputs trail the Wisconsin average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Racine, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Racine · depends on your address
Horlick High
Grades 9–12 · 1,212 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Park High
Grades 7–12 · 1,203 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Walden III High
Grades 6–12 · 692 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Racine · depends on your address
Horlick High
Grades 9–12 · 1,212 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Park High
Grades 7–12 · 1,203 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Walden III High
Grades 6–12 · 692 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Racine’s public schools are run by Racine School District, which also serves Caledonia, Elmwood Park, Mount Pleasant and North Bay and others. 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 below the state in reading
Racine vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Racine’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Racine | D | Racine |
| Mount Pleasant | D | Racine |
| Caledonia | D | Racine |
| Elmwood Park | — | Racine |
| North Bay | — | Racine |
All 4 neighbors share Racine with Racine, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Racine
35 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).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Racine County Jail and Racine County Detention Center).
Questions about Racine’s schools
Are Racine’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Racine children attend score below 95% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #354 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Racine in?
Racine School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 15,781 students in 25 schools (2024–25).
Where do Racine kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Horlick High, Park High and Walden III High.
What is Racine’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Racine School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Racine spend per student?
$17,522 in Racine School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Racine?
Yes: Siena Catholic Schools of Racine (Catholic, grades PK–12, 1,569 students), St. Catherines High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 435 students), Renaissance School (religious, grades K–8, 410 students), Racine Lutheran High School (religious, grades 9–12, 347 students), Hope Christian School - Via (religious, grades PK–8, 311 students), St. Johns Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 254 students), Trinity Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 239 students), John Paul II Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 213 students), Racine Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 209 students), Our Lady of Grace Academy (Catholic, grades K–8, 205 students), St. Joseph School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 204 students), Sonnenberg Schools (special education, grades K–11, 192 students), Wisconsin Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 163 students), Racine Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 138 students) and Small World Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 60 students). Racine also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Racine families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Racine → 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.