For the seventh consecutive year and ninth year overall, the School District of Elmbrook is ranked the #1 Wisconsin Public School District by Niche.com. The Niche rankings consider academic data and Niche participant survey data about school and student life. Elmbrook was previously named the #1 District in Wisconsin by Niche in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and now for 2026. Additionally, Niche ranked Elmbrook as #75 nationally for Best School Districts across the country out of the over 13,000 districts.

"This recognition celebrates the collaborative spirit of our entire community in championing an exceptional education for all students," commented Dr. Mark Hansen, Superintendent. "Our achievements are a shared success, built on the daily dedication and hard work of both our students and staff."

For 2026, all Elmbrook schools received an A+ or A rating from Niche and were within the top spots for their respective levels. We take pride in the recognition that Elmbrook is a great place to learn, a great place to work, and a great school district! You can view Elmbrook’s full District rankings here.