Best Schools in 53562, WI
53562, WI has 22 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 14,018 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 53562 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53562, WI
The top high schools in 53562, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middleton High
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
2. Waunakee High
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1327 Students
3. Vel Phillips Memorial High
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2025 Students
4. Clark Street Community School
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53562, WI
The top middle schools in 53562, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waunakee Intermediate
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 635 Students
2. Glacier Creek Middle
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 935 Students
3. Kromrey Middle
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1191 Students
4. Waunakee Middle
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students
5. Jefferson Middle
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53562, WI
The top elementary schools in 53562, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pope Farm Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
2. Elm Lawn Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
3. West Middleton Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 364 Students
4. Arboretum Elementary
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students
5. Sunset Ridge Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
6. Waunakee Heritage Elementary
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
7. Northside Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 345 Students
8. Westside Christian School
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Westside Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
9. Sauk Trail Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 407 Students
10. Stephens Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53562, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53562, WI has a total population of 28,690 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53562, 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 53562, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53562, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53562, WI.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 53562, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53562, WI
How many schools are in 53562, WI?
53562, WI has 22 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 14,018 students in total.
How do schools in 53562 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 53562 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 53562 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53562?
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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