| Index | Waukesha | Wisconsin | National |
| Average Test Scores | 43% | 41% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 26 | 1,869 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 10 | 872 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 114 | 7,963 |
| Index | Waukesha | Wisconsin | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 90.8% | 89.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 89.8% | 87.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 67.9% | 59.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 45.5% | 38.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 35.6% | 28.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 11.6% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 26 public schools, 10 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Waukesha. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Waukesha, WI schools is 43%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Waukesha, WI, an average of 90.8% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 89.8% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Lannon, WI | 1,184 | 75% | 55.2% |
| North Prairie, WI | 2,542 | 72% | 49.0% |
| Merton, WI | 3,721 | 72% | 49.0% |
| Elm Grove, WI | 6,156 | 69% | 44.3% |
| Hartland, WI | 9,317 | 69% | 44.0% |
| Waukesha, WI | 72,419 | 43% | 10.4% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Kissimmee, FL | 72,410 | 46% | 5.1% |
| New Britain, CT | 72,543 | 22% | 53.6% |
| Lafayette, IN | 72,556 | 49% | 2.4% |
| Albany, GA | 72,634 | 26% | 45.3% |
| Turlock, CA | 72,715 | 34% | 30.1% |
| Waukesha, WI | 72,419 | 43% | 10.4% |
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