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2020 Best Districts with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Milwaukee AreaAbout this List

Explore the best districts with GATE (gifted and talented programs) based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Find the right school for gifted students near you. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Elmbrook School District

    • School District
    • Brookfield, WI
    • 89 reviews
    #1 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Junior: This school district is good, no doubt. Especially compared to many other districts in Wisconsin. It has among the highest amount of NMS by percentage of school population, and prepares students for a variety of post secondary options. Though some aspects are certainly average, the holistic experience is one unparalleled in Wisconsin. Great district and go Spartans!
    Read 89 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 10 Total Schools
    • 6,912 Students
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  2. School District of Whitefish Bay

    • School District
    • Whitefish Bay, WI
    • 4 reviews
    #2 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Alum: I had a magnificent time at Whitefish Bay, and they sure helped me a lot in preparing for college. The atmosphere was very positive and the learning environment was outstanding. The only few things I have to say that weren't my favorite aspects of Whitefish Bay, were that there were some teachers who you could clearly tell just did not care if you excelled or not. Often times those teachers didn't stick around for too long. The other negative I would say is that it is a district with a lot of cliques among the students. That doesn't mean that there were a ton of mean kids, many groups were nice to each other, it's just that the coexistence was no there and that lead to a very judgmental environment among the students.
    Read 4 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 4 Total Schools
    • 3,035 Students
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  3. Mequon-Thiensville School District

    • School District
    • Mequon, WI
    • 23 reviews
    #3 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: My experience with the district has gone back to being in Kindergarten, From the start of my educational journey I was given the opportunity to succeed as an individual while also learning to be social and work on life skills. The Mequon-Thiensville District has prided themselves on the development of kids and preparing them for life and future secondary education and I believe they have done just that with me. I have had teachers through my 12 years who have impacted my life tremendously and have open my eyes to the world of learning and the people around me. Ive been gifted with schools who teach me how to be my best person and have helped me to succeed in my future goals of graduating early and starting college. Without the guidance from the staff of every elementary, middle, and highschool in our district, I wouldn't be the successful young man I am today.
    Read 23 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7 Total Schools
    • 3,714 Students
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  4. Shorewood School District

    • School District
    • Shorewood, WI
    • 15 reviews
    #4 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Parent: Strong STEAM culture. My kids have excelled in this school district. They have attended all of their lives and I'm sure they will have an excellent base to go on to any college curriculum that they choose. The staff are extremely supportive and enthusiastic. My kids are excellent at academics, but not the best in any area. Sometimes they fall through the cracks a little because they do not need any special help and don't excel in any one area, but it's great to be average in an excellent school district. They love the choices of activities outside of academics.
    Read 15 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 5 Total Schools
    • 2,161 Students
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  5. Greendale School District

    • School District
    • Greendale, WI
    • 23 reviews
    #5 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: Greendale is a pretty good school district! Overall, the teachers are friendly and helpful besides a select few. The guidance counselors are always there to help you to make the best decisions not only for high school but your future as well. They have a tip line in place to help you anonymously report bullying , and they try hard to host events that bring the school together, such as peprallys. They do a good job at preparing you for things like the act, and even offer prep classes.
    Read 23 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 6 Total Schools
    • 2,664 Students
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  6. Cedarburg School District

    • School District
    • Cedarburg, WI
    • 28 reviews
    #6 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: I love this school! From all the different opportunities that they have to offer both academically and athletically. One thing that could possibly change at Cedarburg School District is the amount of diversity within the school. Being able to have that diversity within the school, could better the community.
    Read 28 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 6 Total Schools
    • 3,088 Students
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  9. Pewaukee School District

    • School District
    • Pewaukee, WI
    • 23 reviews
    #7 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: Pewaukee School Distrifct is amazing! They have the most welcoming and hardworking staff and always try to personalize the learning experience for each student. They have so many opportunities for the kids including pen pals, sports, clubs and the fine arts as well as attending competitions and conferences for the school. I cannot say enough about the Pewaukee School District as they go above and beyond to open the door to each child's future.
    Read 23 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 4 Total Schools
    • 2,950 Students
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  10. Hamilton School District

    • School District
    • Sussex, WI
    • 29 reviews
    #8 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: Hamilton offers students many opportunities with their excellant staff an resources. Hamilton always has one officer on duty and the doors are either locked and/or monitored by someone nearby. They also excell in academics due to the large expectations they set for their students. The only down side to Hamilton is the administration being so out of touch with the students. Overall, Hamilton is an above average school and I highly recommend it for achademic purposes.
    Read 29 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7 Total Schools
    • 4,744 Students
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  11. Kettle Moraine School District

    • School District
    • Wales, WI
    • 39 reviews
    #9 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: I currently attend the Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance (one of three charter schools on the Kettle Moraine Campus). I love all the opportunities and leadership experiences I’m exposed to at my school. Not only am I surrounded by passionate artists at all times, but I’m being taught how to apply my own passions to the real world. I truly believe that everything I’m being taught is pivotal to my future success, and will help me achieve great things as an artist.
    The only thing I wish were different would be our math program. I feel it could do a lot more to encompass different learning styles. Currently our only options are online courses. As someone who learns better when being taught face to face, it can be frustrating at times.
    That being said, overall I love my school and I greatly prefer it to the more traditional high schools.
    Read 39 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 4,020 Students
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  12. Franklin Public Schools

    • School District
    • Franklin, WI
    • 29 reviews
    #10 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: It is very bitter sweet going into my Senior year at Franklin High School. It has given me countless opportunities to explore different subject areas to find out what I am passionate about. It is also guaranteed that you will build relationships with your teachers. One thing that we are working on as a school is participation and showing our school spirit. It is something that we continue to improve on each year. Overall FHS has been a fantastic experience!
    Read 29 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 8 Total Schools
    • 4,559 Students
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  13. Grafton School District

    • School District
    • Grafton, WI
    • 12 reviews
    #11 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Junior: Grafton High School is a good school overall. There are some very good teachers that will challenge you to do your best, but also encourage you to become the best. The science department is growing fast, adding new classes. The social studies department is also great! I've enjoyed going to school there and will be sad when I graduate. I have made friends that I will keep in contact for the rest of my life. It's a smaller school but that means you can really connect with your teachers and become the best student possible
    Read 12 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 5 Total Schools
    • 2,161 Students
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  14. Menomonee Falls School District

    • School District
    • Menomonee Falls, WI
    • 23 reviews
    #12 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: As a Hmong- American in a school where the percentage was mostly caucasian, many of my History teachers encouraged me to dig deeper into my heritage which lead to many opportunities for me to educate my classmates in my ethnic background. Other staff members were open to learning new things that I have found about Hmong people which aided me in my passion about my heritage. Now an incoming Senior at Menomonee Falls High School, I would say that my favorite part about the High School was how open the teachers were to learn a new culture. My greatest memory would be the guidance and encouragement the High school staffed offered which will help build me to be a better person in the future. While the staff members do well in aiding the students, I feel as though offering many transcultural clubs and opportunities would be able to diversify the students and help more minorities feel comfortable with their heritage.
    Read 23 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 6 Total Schools
    • 4,018 Students
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  15. New Berlin School District

    • School District
    • New Berlin, WI
    • 43 reviews
    #13 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: New Berlin is the perfect community to be in as it entails an amazing mixture of great schools, friendly people, and a variety of events and places to go! One thing I would change about New Berlin is the involvement and action taken in New Berlin West Club leaders. With more dedicated and active leaders (teachers) leading these clubs, the same traits would be inherited by the students and more change for the school and community could happen. But growing up in New Berlin for most of my life, I have learned to participate in community service to connect with the people, families, and businesses around me, through having a major role in various clubs at New Berlin West such as National Honors Society, DECA, and SALU. Transitioning to West from Poplar Creek was also a major step as is in most kids lives. Entering middle school gave me more responsibility, and going into high school took lots of weight off my shoulders since our middle and high schools are combined.
    Read 43 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 6 Total Schools
    • 4,410 Students
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  16. Muskego-Norway School District

    • School District
    • Muskego, WI
    • 44 reviews
    #14 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: I transferred to the Muskego-Norway School District for 6th grade, and it was the best decision my parents ever made. All the teachers (and staff) are very helpful and caring. They will do whatever it takes to make sure you understand the problem or answer your question. Our principal (at the high school) makes it his ultimate goal that us students are learning to the best of our potential in a positive, fun environment. I am very happy to have spent the last 7 years learning in this district! I would highly recommend to others.
    Read 44 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 8 Total Schools
    • 4,905 Students
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  17. Germantown School District

    • School District
    • Germantown, WI
    • 36 reviews
    #15 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: Germantown High School, as well as the Germantown School District, provides a safe and inviting learning environment through knowledgeable and professional teaching staff and faculty. In addition to this, they offer a wide range of classes that not only prepare students for college, but for life. Germantown High School offers a wide range of sports, clubs, and activities as well, allowing for everyone to be a part of something they are interested in, and become further involved in the community. The School culture is inviting and inclusive, allowing for a positive learning experience overall. While the district may be slightly lacking in diversity, it does exist within the school. The Germantown School District provides students with a positive and engaging learning and social environment, that is both challenging and encouraging, allowing for personal growth and development.
    Read 36 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 6 Total Schools
    • 3,951 Students
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  18. Wauwatosa School District

    • School District
    • Wauwatosa, WI
    • 54 reviews
    #16 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: Education-wise they have a variety of classes. They offer a large amount of AP courses and encourage students to take them. In fact in order to graduate students are required to take at least one AP course. The majority of teachers are good educators, however, there are a few bad apples. The class sizes are also rather large most of my classes have about 30 people. As for clubs there is a wide range of clubs to choose from and starting a club is very easy. I feel that this makes the school a more enjoyable place to be. Our sports teams in my opinion are average. One complaint that I have heard from multiple students is that the football team is over funded. The music and theater programs are incredible. The theater has won numerous awards. The main problem is under funding and it relies on fundraising. Although last year the music and theater program were given a grant from the EFW (local charity).
    Read 54 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 17 Total Schools
    • 7,081 Students
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  19. Mukwonago School District

    • School District
    • Mukwonago, WI
    • 33 reviews
    #17 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Parent: All schools, staff, and after school activities are an asset to the community! Code Ninjas, IT Academy, CyberPatriots, Hackathon and Robotics teach amazing things to students!
    Read 33 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 9 Total Schools
    • 4,916 Students
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  22. Port Washington-Saukville School District

    • School District
    • Port Washington, WI
    • 26 reviews
    #18 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Works Here: Overall, Port Washington - Saukville School District is a nice place to work. I feel like all these reviews don't fully represent the current changes that are happening. All of my coworkers and I take our students mental, physical, and emotional well being seriously. Port School District is constantly striving to be better than we were the day before.
    Read 26 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 6 Total Schools
    • 2,622 Students
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  23. Oconomowoc Area School District

    • School District
    • Oconomowoc, WI
    • 28 reviews
    #19 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: There have been tremendous changes over the past two years, and I believe it's for the better. There are opportunities for every type of child to succeed! However, the athletic director is not as optimistic as the rest of the district. Without him, the school could go further in many ways!
    Read 28 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 8 Total Schools
    • 5,376 Students
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  24. Whitnall School District

    • School District
    • Greenfield, WI
    • 26 reviews
    #20 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: Whitnall High School has great support for students with an IEP. It is a school that is accepting to all students. I had wonderful teachers who took an interest in my school career. I used my zero hour each morning to meet with my teachers if I needed any questions answered. They were very helpful. I am a self advocate, and my teachers appreciated my efforts.
    Read 26 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 5 Total Schools
    • 2,502 Students
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  25. Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District

    • School District
    • Oak Creek, WI
    • 55 reviews
    #21 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Alum: Oak Creek High School is overall an amazing school! One thing that made it so were the teachers that are willing to give up their free time to help students one on one either before school or after, including over email with any extra questions. This high school has guided me to find the greatest of friends that will last a lifetime no matter where we wander after graduation. Quite honestly though, over the last four years, I have learned more about myself than any one topic which definitely is saying something for the knowledge I have acquired through my teachers and peers is immense. During the past few years, I have faced many challenges from family to friends to educational issues, but these challenges have only forced me to become a stronger and more mature student.
    Read 55 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 6,598 Students
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  26. Waukesha School District

    • School District
    • Waukesha, WI
    • 152 reviews
    #22 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: I really like the teachers in the Waukesha School District! All through high school, and when I was in middle school, I have had some fantastic teachers who have made me really enjoy their classes and look forward to going every day. The classes are also really good, and there are enough elective options to be able to find something that interests you when it comes time, even senior year when you have already taken a lot of them. There are so many opportunities here, and that is something that I really appreciate.
    Read 152 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 27 Total Schools
    • 13,083 Students
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  27. South Milwaukee School District

    • School District
    • South Milwaukee, WI
    • 20 reviews
    #23 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Alum: I loved growing up in South Milwaukee and the school system prepared me to become a successful university student. With a diverse and caring staff, South Milwaukee School District helped me score high scores on AP Exams and actually learn content. Teachers like Amy Altamirano, Eric Richards, Joel Shilling , Jim Oelschlager and Elizabeth Biskobing cared about the development of their students socially, academically and financially. Jim Oelschlager has lead one of the most successful AP Calculus programs in the country and he should be recognized for this. His students are some of the highest scorers in country.
    Read 20 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 6 Total Schools
    • 3,230 Students
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  28. Kenosha School District

    • School District
    • Kenosha, WI
    • 63 reviews
    #25 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Junior: They are a very dynamic community and are well involved with students, staff and faculty! They have endless opportunities from, clubs, sports, academics, arts so everyone can achieve their futures goals. The teachers are supportive, and wish the very best for their students. KUSD is best school district around!
    Read 63 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 42 Total Schools
    • 21,825 Students
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  29. Saint Francis School District

    • School District
    • Saint Francis, WI
    • 5 reviews
    #26 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area

    Senior: Saint Francis School District consists of Willow Glen (K-3rd grade), Deer Creek (4th-8th grade), and Saint Francis High School. I attended Deer Creek starting at 6th grade and went on to the high school all four years. Deer Creek had an amazing curriculum and amazing staff. After coming from a private school I was overwhelmed by how great everything was. The academics at the high school are less than stellar. Their AP classes are not good and they don't offer a lot of advanced courses. They do have an excellent music department. Overall, my experience here was good and I had a lot of opportunities that I wouldn't have at a bigger school.
    Read 5 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 3 Total Schools
    • 1,127 Students
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    The Prairie School

    • Private School
    • Wind Point, WI
    • PK, K-12
    • 62 reviews

    Parent: People think they can't afford it, but Prairie gives financial aid based on your income. My kids couldn't go there without it! We're just average income people so we had to make changes to get the best education for them. We were totally surprised, and I still find it hard to believe, that parents, teachers, and everyone there helps raise money for financial aid for the families who need it! We've had teachers who cared about our kids like family. Like every school, Prairie has issues and improvements can be made. But, I liked it right away because it teaches what we teach our kids at home…respect others and be a problem solver. THANK YOU to those who suggested we just visit and apply! PLEASE don't assume you can't afford it. That's what we thought, too and we are definitely not the only people of average income there. I hope more families in the area just go see Prairie and apply!
    Read 62 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 621 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Northshore Christian Academy

    • Private School
    • Everett, WA
    • PK, K-8
    • 11 reviews

    Parent: I have been involved with Northshore as a parent for 4 years now. Our family has been blessed in so many ways by the teachers, administrators and families that are part of this wonderful organization. We expected that our children would receive a great education, dedicated teachers in a supportive environment: we didn't expect that Northshore would become like extended family. Northshore grows families in more ways than just educationally. We are a tribe and I couldn't imagine sending my kids anywhere else.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 811 Students
    • 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Right Step Choice Military School

    • Private School
    • Milwaukee, WI
    • 5-12
    • 154 Students
    • 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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