Best Schools in 53960, WI
53960, WI has 20 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,721 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 53960 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 53960, WI
The top high schools in 53960, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Cambria Friesland Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambria-friesland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Poynette High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poynette School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
4. Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
5. Sun Prairie East High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
6. De Forest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students
7. Pardeeville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pardeeville Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
Best Middle Schools in 53960, WI
The top middle schools in 53960, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poynette Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poynette School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
2. Columbus Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
3. Harvest Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 914 Students
4. De Forest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 561 Students
5. Pardeeville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pardeeville Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
6. Central Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 53960, WI
The top elementary schools in 53960, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poynette Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poynette School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 412 Students
2. Rio Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 170 Students
3. Token Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
4. Cambria Friesland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambria-friesland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
5. Pardeeville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pardeeville Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
6. Yahara Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Forest Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 354 Students
7. Columbus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 53960, WI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
53960, WI has a total population of 3,468 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 53960, 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 53960, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 53960, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 53960, 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 53960, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 53960, WI
How many schools are in 53960, WI?
53960, WI has 20 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,721 students in total.
How do schools in 53960 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 53960 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 53960 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 53960?
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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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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