For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 442 students in the neighborhood of Merrill Crest, Waukesha, WI.
The top-ranked public school in Merrill Crest is Bethesda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Merrill Crest, Waukesha, WI public school have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Merrill Crest, Waukesha, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 S University Dr
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 970-1305
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Merrill Crest, Waukesha, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Merrill Crest, Waukesha, WI include Bethesda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Merrill Crest, Waukesha?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Merrill Crest, Waukesha.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Merrill Crest, Waukesha?
the neighborhood of Merrill Crest, Waukesha public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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