The majority of students in Washington County districts were white in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Of the 17,746 students attending Washington County district schools, 82.9% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group within Washington County’s districts, making up 7.3% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Washington County districts, representing 83.6% of the student body.
Germantown School District, Slinger School District and West Bend School District had the most diverse student body in the county, which included American Indian, Asian, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and white.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped to 2.4% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Washington County.
Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the U.S. for public education spending, with an annual expenditure of over $16,500 per pupil, totaling $13.8 billion.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin School District | White | 93.5% | 399 |
| Germantown School District | White | 77.6% | 3,835 |
| Hartford J1 School District | White | 75.1% | 1,301 |
| Hartford UHS School District | White | 84.2% | 1,324 |
| Holy Hill Area School District | White | 91.3% | 485 |
| Kewaskum School District | White | 91.6% | 1,803 |
| Slinger School District | White | 89.5% | 3,234 |
| West Bend School District | White | 79.7% | 5,365 |
