MILWAUKEE REGION

EDUCATION

Cultivating Tomorrow's Talent

Explore our educational metrics below to discover why Milwaukee's talent pipeline continues to attract and retain leading employers.

STATE OF WISCONSIN

The state of Wisconsin delivers when it comes to educating the talent of tomorrow.

According to 2024 U.S. News & World Report, the state of Wisconsin ranked No. 6 overall in the U.S. when it comes to education, landing in the top 10 for both Pre-K-12 and secondary education.

K-12 public school enrollment

814,000

Public school student-teacher ratio

14:1

K-12 private school enrollment

128,000

High school graduation rate

91.1%

University of Wisconsin system enrollment

164,000

Wisconsin Technical College System enrollment

280,000

POST-SECONDARY SIX-YEAR GRADUATION

Male

60%

Female

68%

Public institutions

63%

Private non-profit institutions

68%

SEVEN-COUNTY REGION

(including Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties)

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

9th-12th grade 4.7%

High school diploma 26.2%

Some college 19.7%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate degree or higher 13.1%

METRO MILWAUKEE

2022 estimates

METRO MILWAUKEE

Education levels

High school graduates

93.2%

% of persons age 25+

Bachelor's degree or higher

39.3%

% of persons age 25+

METRO MILWAUKEE

Primary & secondary schools

Enrollment, public & private schools, 2021/2022

276,956

Enrollment, public & private schools, 2021/2022

17,463

METRO MILWAUKEE

Institutions of higher learning

Enrollment, fall 2021

76,599

Degrees conferred, 2021/2022

16,273

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INVESTING IN EDUCATION TODAY:

BUILDING THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW

Shaping Milwaukee's Education Future

MMAC partners with stakeholders and policymakers to advance education priorities that strengthen our business community — from equal student funding to talent development.

MMAC's Education Strategy →

Finding Excellence in Milwaukee Schools

Our interactive map showcases performance data for all publicly funded schools in Milwaukee County, providing transparent insights to help people feel confident in their education decisions.

Milwaukee School Quality Map →

Connecting Students with Career-Defining Opportunities

Through our innovative Teamship Program, high school students solve real business challenges while companies discover fresh perspectives.

Discover our Teamship Program →