Best Schools in 53561, WI
53561, WI has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,573 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 53561 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53561, WI
The top high schools in 53561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sauk Prairie High
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Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
2. Portage High
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Portage Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students
3. Baraboo High
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Projected Test Scores
Baraboo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53561, WI
The top middle schools in 53561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sauk Prairie Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
2. Wayne Bartels Middle
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Portage Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
3. Jack Young Middle
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Baraboo School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53561, WI
The top elementary schools in 53561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merrimac Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sauk Prairie School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
2. Lewiston Elementary
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Portage Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 94 Students
3. Al Behrman Elementary
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Baraboo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53561, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53561, WI has a total population of 2,064 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53561, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 53561, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53561, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53561, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 53561, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53561, WI
How many schools are in 53561, WI?
53561, WI has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,573 students in total.
How do schools in 53561 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 53561 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 53561 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53561?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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