Education in Walworth County

Work that matters. Life that’s better.

Where learning is as rich as the lake life itself.

From public, private, hybrid, and alternative models — the educational options in Walworth County supports every learner and every family’s vision for the future.

In Walworth County, education isn’t an afterthought — it’s a priority. We believe that when you’re raising a family here, you deserve access to excellent schools, innovative programs, and learning options tailored to your child’s needs. Whether your student thrives in a traditional classroom or benefits from more flexible, individualized pathways, you’ll find a school that fits here.

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Walworth County Education

Public Schools & Districts

Walworth County is served by multiple public school districts, each dedicated to raising well-prepared students who can contribute meaningfully to their communities. Many districts collaborate with local employers, colleges, and programs like Kareers4Kids to connect students early to career pathways.

Delavan-Darien School District – Comprised of four schools grades PK-12 and two alternative options, including DD Tech School for grades 9-12 and Delavan-Darien Virtual Program (K-12).
Elkhorn Area School District – Offering traditional public school teaching in five public schools (PK-12). EASD is also home to the Career & College Academy on the Gateway Technical campus, giving high schoolers early exposure to college courses and technical learning. For those looking for a virtual option, EASD also offers Options Virtual Charter School.
Lake Geneva Schools – In addition to five traditional public schools meeting needs of students in grades PK-12, Lake Geneva Schools also includes Maple Park Charter School for students in grades 5-8 and New Visions Charter School for students in grades 9-12, offering a blended learning approach for families looking for additional flexibility that option affords.
Whitewater Unified School District – Five public school options serving elementary, middle and high school students.
Towns of Geneva, Linn, Lyons, Sharon, Bloomfield and Lafayette as well as Villages of Fontana, Williams Bay and East Troy and others serve students from K through 12, feeding into high schools like Badger High School , Williams Bay High School, Big Foot High School, and East Troy High School, Whitewater High School.

Curricular Highlights & Partnerships

Regardless of which community you make your home in Walworth County, Wisconsin offers a robust open enrollment policy, meaning you have agency in where your child can attend classes. For more information about Open Enrollment options in the State of Wisconsin, click here:

Dual-credit, technical training, CTE (Career & Technical Education) programs
Internship and work-based learning opportunities, see WCEDA’s Kareers4Kids for an example
Partnerships with local and regional colleges, universities and technical schools to facilitate pathways to higher education

Our schools are committed to preparing tomorrow’s leaders. With award-winning districts, private and charter options, and the influence of Gateway Technical College and UW-Whitewater, your family’s future is bright.

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