📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Kenosha, WI · Kenosha County

School District for
Zip Code 53158

Kenosha School District · Grades Pre-K – 12th

2
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math tests (Forward Exam 2024–25) · 16th percentile in WI
▲ Improving — up 13.6 points since 2021–22
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School District · Kenosha, WI
Kenosha School District
📍 Kenosha County, WI · Zip Code 53158
2/10
Rating
19,069
Students
43
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
Poor About this district: Public school district serving Kenosha, WI
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
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District Website
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District Office
3600 52nd St, Kenosha, WI 53144
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District Type
Public School District
Assigned Schools for Zip 53158
Based on NCES district data · Always verify directly with the district
Schools in Kenosha School District43 schools · NCES 2024
🏫 Elementary Schools (19)
  • Nash Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 576 students
  • Somers Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 560 students
  • Pleasant Prairie Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 542 students
  • Strange Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 522 students
  • Roosevelt Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 491 students
  • Brass Community School — Grades PK–5 · 462 students
  • Whittier Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 459 students
  • Frank Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 457 students
  • Prairie Lane Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 451 students
  • Southport Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 438 students
  • Forest Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 391 students
  • Jeffery Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 338 students
  • Kenosha School of Language (KSOL) — Grades PK–5 · 330 students
  • Harvey Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 322 students
  • Grewenow Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 310 students
  • Bose Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 304 students
  • Grant Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 289 students
  • Chavez Learning Station — Grades PK–PK · 149 students
  • Kenosha 4 Year Old Kindergarten — Grades PK–PK · 56 students
📚 Middle Schools (4)
  • Mahone Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,025 students
  • Lance Middle — Grades 6–8 · 899 students
  • Bullen Middle — Grades 6–8 · 754 students
  • Washington Middle — Grades 6–8 · 545 students
🎓 High Schools (5)
  • Indian Trail High School and Academy — Grades 9–12 · 1,902 students
  • Bradford High — Grades 9–12 · 1,453 students
  • Tremper High — Grades 9–12 · 1,417 students
  • Lakeview Technology Academy — Grades 9–12 · 391 students
  • Reuther Central High — Grades 9–12 · 358 students
🏠 Other Schools (5)
  • Lakeview K-8 Academy — Grades PK–8 · 988 students
  • Harborside Academy — Grades 6–12 · 572 students
  • Ruth Harman Academy — Grades K–8 · 427 students
  • Hillcrest School — Grades 6–12 · 108 students
  • Kenosha Pike School — Grades PK–12 · 29 students
Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via Urban Institute. School assignment within a zip code depends on your exact address — confirm with the district.
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Elementary Schools
Pre-K – 5th Grade
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Middle School
Grades 6 – 8
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High School
Grades 9 – 12
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District Statisticsvs. National Average
MetricKenosha School DistrictNational AverageComparison
Student Enrollment19,0693,700↑ Larger than avg
Number of Schools436Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending$14,162/yr$13,700/yrState avg est.
District TypePublic School DistrictPublic District
Overall Rating2/10 — PoorBelow average
🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER
🏠 Is your address in this district?
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Always verify before deciding: Contact Kenosha School District directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options. Nearby zip codes are served by Lake Geneva Joint No. 1 School District and Palmyra-Eagle Area School District — if your address is near a district line, your assignment may differ from this zip-level estimate.
How Kenosha School District Compares NearbyState percentile · Forward Exam 2024–25
DistrictRatingPercentileStudents
Kenosha School District (this district)2/1016th19,069
Lake Geneva Joint No. 1 School District4/1034th1,347
Palmyra-Eagle Area School District4/1038th574
Oak Creek-Franklin School District7/1068th6,510
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Reading proficiency: 44.1% · Math proficiency: 43.1% · Combined average: 43.6%
Ranked against 426 rated districts in WI → 16th percentile2/10.
Source: Wisconsin DPI Forward Exam, grades 3–8 Meeting/Advanced, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Kenosha School District serve?
Kenosha School District serves students from Pre-K – 12th. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 53158. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.
How do I contact Kenosha School District?
You can reach Kenosha School District via phone: (262)359-6320 or website: www.kusd.edu. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 53158.
Is Kenosha School District a public school district?
Kenosha School District is classified as a public school district. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 53158, contact Kenosha School District directly.

About Kenosha School District

Families in zip code 53158 (Kenosha, Wisconsin) are assigned to Kenosha School District for public education through 12th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.

Funding and Resources

Kenosha School District spent $14,162 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 3% above Wisconsin’s statewide $13,800 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 1,571 students, an estimated 91% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).

District Scale and Program Breadth

With 43 schools serving approximately 19,069 students across grades Pre-K – 12th, Kenosha School District is a large district. Contact Kenosha School District to learn about available programs and services.

Understanding the 2/10 Rating

SchoolDistrictFinder rates Kenosha School District 3 out of 10 — below average among Wisconsin public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Wisconsin’s Forward Exam grades 3–8 assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Wisconsin is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.

Kenosha School District carries a below-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates below typical Wisconsin benchmarks on state assessments. A below-average score reflects test performance relative to other districts — not necessarily teaching quality or school culture, and some of these districts have schools with strong communities and dedicated staff. Families should research specific school quality, visit in person, and ask about available programs. Also ask about open enrollment and magnet options that may offer alternatives to the default attendance-zone assignment.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 53158

Children in zip code 53158 are assigned to Kenosha School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 53158, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Kenosha School District at (262)359-6320 or visit www.kusd.edu. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Wisconsin districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Kenosha

Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Kenosha School District serves zip code 53158, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 53158. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Wisconsin, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Kenosha School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 53158.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Kenosha School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 53158 data.

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District at a Glance
Overall Rating2/10
GradePoor
Grades ServedPre-K – 12th
District TypePublic School District
Total Students
Total Schools43
Per-Pupil Spending$14,162/yr
Phone(262)359-6320
Data SourceNCES 2024