2021 Best School Districts with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Milwaukee Area

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Elmbrook School District
School District
Brookfield, WI
134 reviews
#1 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Alum: Great school district! Recently graduated from BC and loved my experience there. Academics are outstanding and sports are a big source of school pride. I, along with the rest of the school, attended multiple state tournaments to support our team in WIAA championships. There is a multitude of clubs to join, and it is fairly easy to start a new club if it is not already offered. Absolutely loved the environment and staff!
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A+
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10 Total Schools
7,334 Students
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Shorewood School District
School District
Shorewood, WI
19 reviews
#2 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.
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A+
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5 Total Schools
2,036 Students
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Whitefish Bay School District
School District
Whitefish Bay, WI
5 reviews
#3 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Junior: As someone who grew up in the WFB school district and is a junior now, all I can say is that I am so glad that I go here. The academics really challenge your thinking, the teachers really care about the students learning and success. There’s just one con, which is the lack of diversity. As a minority, at sometimes I can feel out of place in a predominantly white environment, but the district dose a some what fair job at making sure to acknowledge different cultures and backgrounds through student lead clubs, events and a diversity assembly. But overall, Whitefish Bay is a great district to enroll future generations.
Read 5 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
4 Total Schools
2,992 Students
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Greendale School District
School District
Greendale, WI
37 reviews
#4 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: I loved my experience with the Greendale School District. All throughout my school years, I was surrounded by teachers that cared about me and encouraged me to learn. Greendale always provided a comforting environment that allowed for me to focus on my studies and embrace my academic potential. Greendale is not perfect, of course- every school district has some flaws- but I always felt very lucky to go to Greendale. Our staff members are set on pushing their students towards success. The teachers push their students so that they can fulfill their full potential. Along with academics, Greendale has always offered a multitude of extracurricular activities for the students to get involved in. I am involved in the Christian after-school club called "Campus Life," which has really enriched my spiritual life & my character.
Read 37 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
6 Total Schools
2,698 Students
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Mequon-Thiensville School District
School District
Mequon, WI
31 reviews
#5 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 31 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
7 Total Schools
3,771 Students
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Cedarburg School District
School District
Cedarburg, WI
35 reviews
#6 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: I attend Cedarburg Highschool and in terms of academics and staff i feel like I have the best of the best! I have learned so much and those teaching me were always there to help if I needed it. Acedemics range from algebra to chemistry to theater to painting and even coding and robatics. It was also not hard to find extra curricular activities. There are clubs for everyone,some academic based and some sports and technology based. I always felt safe at school aswell. Not only does the school have and officer on site, but we are conveniently located 2 mins away from our local police department. The only thing i would improve at the school/district would be the food. Its just not good and i feel like there could be more healthy options. Overall my experience at Cedarburg has been great! You are surrounded by support and have great reasources at your finger tips.
Read 35 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
6 Total Schools
3,122 Students
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Pewaukee School District
School District
Pewaukee, WI
30 reviews
#7 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Sophomore: I honestly really love the school! It’s a great learning environment and we have a lot more resources to use than a typical school. As a close knit community, we know everyone and it’s a central place for students, alumni, and parents alike to spend time. We take pride in our sports and academics, having won many state awards and championships!
Read 30 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
4 Total Schools
2,995 Students
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Muskego-Norway School District
School District
Muskego, WI
96 reviews
#8 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Works Here: Muskego Norway Schools mission is to "Ensure every student learning, growing, succeeding." This district actualizes this mission with students every day. Youth engage in critical thinking, problem solving, and workforce development on a regular basis and leave the system prepared for life after high school. Students are offered multiple opportunities to earn college credits and participate career based learning experiences. This district offers excellence to every student, every day! The district promotes and engages in inclusive practices across all 6 school sites. There is a strong culture of belonging and staff implement an "all means all" approach to educating and developing students.
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
6 Total Schools
4,850 Students
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Hamilton School District
School District
Sussex, WI
37 reviews
#9 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: I love attending this school. The teachers are highly knowledgable, relatable, kind, supportive, and truly want you to succeed. I have always been able to accommodate with my teachers, stay after school with them, get fast responses, and always have assistance from counselors and administrators. The rules are tolerable, always followed, and advisements and classes are organized very well. I've never seemed to have a problem with my scheduling, always able to switch around and adjust to my future. My personal reason as to only four stars is the music department is under-appreciated. Sports (mainly football and basketball) are valued over the arts, which constantly go to state and attain higher scores, and other smaller sports.
Read 37 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
7 Total Schools
4,859 Students
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Germantown School District
School District
Germantown, WI
46 reviews
#10 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 46 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
6 Total Schools
3,896 Students
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Kettle Moraine School District
School District
Wales, WI
47 reviews
#11 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Sophomore: The Kettle Moraine School District is a safe and welcoming district devoted to educating the future of our community. Kettle Moraine is constantly brining new and innovative ideas to the table to help students learn best. For example, in the high school setting Kettle Moraine offers three great charter schools on top of their already excellent traditional high school to offer students a diverse and personalized learning environment. The middle and elementary schools offer similar opportunities as well. The facilities of all schools in the district have recently been remodeled, and the district really incorporates new technology into their curriculum. The only aspect of Kettle Moraine that takes them from a five to a four in my opinion is a couple of the teachers. Some teachers are a bit arrogant and unwilling to hear students' opinions. Overall, our family's experience with Kettle Moraine has been a pretty good.
Read 47 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
11 Total Schools
3,868 Students
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New Berlin School District
School District
New Berlin, WI
51 reviews
#12 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Junior: The School District of New Berlin offers some of the best academics out of all of the public schools in the state. New Berlin Eisenhower High School and multiple of the middle schools are routinely ranked within the top schools within the state of Wisconsin. The high schools offer nearly every AP class on campus and a decently wide variety of other classes. The district definitely pushes students to climb high academically, offering programs such as taking 7th/8th grade math in 6th grade and summer school. At least at New Berlin Eisenhower, the student culture is very academically-focused. Most students are high-achievers and strive to do well in their classes. In contrast to a lot of other schools, doing well is "cool" and doing poorly is slightly frowned upon by peers. Almost all students take at least one AP class throughout their high school careers, with a considerable amount taking 5 or more.

The facilities at the schools are not great. Buildings are very old.
Read 51 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
6 Total Schools
4,348 Students
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Grafton School District
School District
Grafton, WI
18 reviews
#13 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: I am incredibly proud to have been educated in Grafton School District. GSD has provided me with lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and a dependable education that has already served me well in my college application process. The biggest challenge I had to my learning was the recent referendum, which now is more of a benefit than anything else. Grafton School District is equipped with everything, including the staff, to make kids wake up and WANT to go to school in the morning.
Read 18 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
4 Total Schools
2,071 Students
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Franklin Public Schools
School District
Franklin, WI
45 reviews
#14 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: The teachers and staff are amazing. You can tell that the majority of the teachers in the schools truly care about the students and want them to succeed. The curriculum being taught includes things that will help students later in life. It is a benefit that students are able to participate in many different opportunities through the schools, like all of the amazing extracurriculars. The students also benefit when they get to Franklin High School, where they get to choose some of their classes. Some things that the school district could improve include, discipline, and rule-setting for the students, especially in Forest Park Middle School. The school district could also increase more funding for band and other school clubs. Besides those few things, the school district is overall a great place to go to school and get a great education.
Read 45 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
8 Total Schools
4,599 Students
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Menomonee Falls School District
School District
Menomonee Falls, WI
33 reviews
#15 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 33 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
6 Total Schools
4,002 Students
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Mukwonago School District
School District
Mukwonago, WI
45 reviews
#16 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Freshman: Lots of different opportunities for learning. They have a class for everything! Some of the teachers can be strict though, some leaving you to learn straight from the book, but otherwise the high school and other schools are a great learning field.
Read 45 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
9 Total Schools
5,040 Students
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Wauwatosa School District
School District
Wauwatosa, WI
88 reviews
#17 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: Having been a student in the Wauwatosa School District for the entirety of my K-12 education, I am proud to say that my experience lived up to hype. The Wauwatosa School District stands above other districts in academics, preparedness, and overall student experience. What drives this success is the amazing administration and staff. In the Wauwatosa School District, the teachers are interested in student success and are willing to do anything to help students reach their full potential. I have seen this and from personal experience I can say that the teachers here are the best in the state.
Paired with amazing academics provided by amazing teachers, the district offers both students, parents, and families as a whole with plenty of opportunities to get involved. At all education levels students are offered both core courses and extracurricular courses like language,music, and art classes. Students are also encouraged to join clubs outside of school hours which enrich their experience.
Read 88 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
17 Total Schools
7,219 Students
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Port Washington-Saukville School District
School District
Port Washington, WI
30 reviews
#18 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: During my time at Port Washington Highschool, I was exposed to many different subjects, ranging from competitive A Cappella to Autos. I am grateful to have been a part of such an incredible school district. Not to mention the beautiful renovations added to the school. Port Washington is a very tight-knit community that is actively involved in growing its school district. The district brings life to the community and provides countless opportunities for its youth.
Read 30 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
6 Total Schools
2,616 Students
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Oconomowoc Area School District
School District
Oconomowoc, WI
38 reviews
#19 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: The Oconomowoc Area School District makes an effort to make sure that every student is able to become the best version of themselves. Offering classes such as AP and IB, classes in technology and building trades, it allows the students to discover what they want to do with their life outside of the OASD schools!
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A-
Overall Niche Grade
8 Total Schools
5,272 Students
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Whitnall School District
School District
Greenfield, WI
31 reviews
#20 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: The teachers in Whitnall high school are amazing! They are very helpful and they all care for the students. They teaching is Whitnall is very understandable. Anyone can understand. The classrooms are also very convenient, the school doesn't have too many students occupied in a class or too few. the class size is just perfect. The lunch ladies too are great, their food is also awesome. I am glad I attend Whitnall high school. I also love all the wonderful opportunities Whitnall high school provides for students, opportunities like volunteering to teach your fellow students with courses they are struggling with, wonderful clubs are available where one can showcase their talent, and community-based opportunities too for students who like to help out in their community. I also like Whitnall high school's theater. They have an amazing auditorium where plays are presented and talents are showcased. The school isn't really diverse, but you feel very welcomed especially by the staff members.
Read 31 Reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
5 Total Schools
2,506 Students
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Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
School District
Oak Creek, WI
69 reviews
#21 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: I’m a senior at Oak Creek High School, and I was a part of this district since kindergarten. Now that I’m going to graduate, I’ve thought a lot about how I got here as well as the memories I’ve had in being part of this school district. To be brief, all of my years in this district have been wonderful! I couldn’t have asked fo better schools and teachers; each of them impacting the way I’ve lived my life. I’m grateful for being a student here at the Oak Creek-Franklin School District; it’s a great community to be a part of.
Read 69 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
11 Total Schools
6,604 Students
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Waukesha School District
School District
Waukesha, WI
199 reviews
#22 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Alum: Waukesha school district has many teachers that are passionate about their students. Many choices for clubs, after school activities and other ways to be engaged. The music in the high schools (marching band winning state several years), was always exciting to me. And exciting to be a part of that during my senior year!
Read 199 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
28 Total Schools
12,739 Students
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Saint Francis School District
School District
Saint Francis, WI
6 reviews
#24 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: My experience at Saint Francis High school is overall a great and fun experience. The teachers and staff make it a fun learning experience. They encourage students to participate in school events, clubs, and outside of school events. They care about our education, health, and future. It is a very diverse school that welcomes everyone. Because it is a small school, everyone is connected and knows one another. It is a very friendly environment. Things that need improvement at Saint Francis High school is the strictness of consequences. I feel as if the school lets things go too easily. If a student commits an act that goes against school policy, they should be dealt with appropriate punishment so that the situation will not happen again. Other than this, Saint Francis High school is a great school.
Read 6 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
3 Total Schools
1,123 Students
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South Milwaukee School District
School District
South Milwaukee, WI
27 reviews
#25 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Senior: South Milwaukee gives every student an equal opportunity while also giving them the ability to choose their own classes and career paths, and providing the caring teachers that make high school so enjoyable. The community feel you get from South Milwaukee is unparalleled at any previous school district I have been in. While AP classes are a huge deal, and scoring high on the ACT is a high priority, South Milwaukee's administration still knows how to make high school some of the best four years of your life, through parties and school dances, South Milwaukee is the high school I have known to love through my time here.
Read 27 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
6 Total Schools
3,062 Students
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Kenosha School District
School District
Kenosha, WI
81 reviews
#26 Best School Districts in Milwaukee Area
Parent: I am a parent of a Freshman at Tremper High School who attends virtual during the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. As a parent of a virtual student I can not express how much the school district has made the technology access, program usage, etc so simple as easily accessible. Anytime I am required to go to the school at a certain time frame of a certain date, everything is very well coordinated with the volunteers and staff. My child's teacher's are easy to get in touch with and communicate with. I know they are struggling with virtual students being able to get group projects or assignments completed or started. Of course, I already had his English teacher reach out to me regarding this very concern that the teachers have as well.
Read 81 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
43 Total Schools
21,233 Students
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Flint Hill School
Private School
Oakton, VA
PK, K-12
72 reviews
Niche User: Incredible faculty. Great school for both academics and sports. A diversity of strengths for well-rounded students that simply can’t be matched by other private schools in Northern Virginia. Students genuinely support each other, even after they become alumni. It’s not uncommon for alumni to return from prestigious universities to share how well the school prepared them for the academic challenges ahead. Also, the robotics program is literally world class!
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
1,097 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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B
Overall Niche Grade
336 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Roanoke Catholic School
Private School
Roanoke, VA
PK, K-12
70 reviews
Parent: When making the decision to switch my daughter to Roanoke Catholic after being in the public school system through seventh grade, I had no idea how much of an impact it would have on our family. The transition has been amazing! My daughter has been welcomed and immediately became valued. To quote my daughter (14 yrs old), "Mom, it's just a great learning environment". I could not be any happier with our decision. I only wish I had made the transition earlier. Roanoke Catholic School has become a haven for us during this challenging time of Covid. The faculty and staff put the health, safety, and education of the children first. I'm proud to say that my daughter and I are members of the RCS family. I look forward to her finishing her upper school years at Roanoke Catholic School!
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
460 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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