Best Schools in Dalton, WI
Dalton, WI has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 2,538 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Dalton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dalton, WI
The top high schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambria Friesland Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambria-friesland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 162 Students
2. Montello Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montello School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 256 Students
3. Markesan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Markesan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
4. Pardeeville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pardeeville Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dalton, WI
The top middle schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pardeeville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pardeeville Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
2. Markesan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Markesan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dalton, WI
The top elementary schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambria Friesland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambria-friesland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
2. Pardeeville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pardeeville Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
3. Forest Lane Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montello School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 268 Students
4. Markesan Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Markesan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 145 Students
5. Log Cabin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Log Cabin School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 35 Students
6. North Scott Amish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Scott Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 25 Students
7. Markesan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Markesan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 193 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dalton, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dalton, WI has a total population of 1,862 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dalton, 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 Dalton, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dalton, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dalton, 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 Dalton, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dalton, WI
How many schools are in Dalton, WI?
Dalton, WI has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 2,538 students in total.
How do schools in Dalton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Dalton score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Dalton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dalton?
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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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dalton
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.