Best Schools in Dane County, WI
Dane County, WI has a total of 249 schools including 57 high schools, 48 middle schools and 140 elementary schools. A total of 98,490 students attend Dane County, WI schools. On average, schools in Dane County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dane County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Dane County, WI
Dane County, WI has 57 high schools with 31,658 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dane County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dane County don't meet expectations.
1. West High
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2147 Students
2. Waunakee High
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1327 Students
3. Middleton High
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
4. Koshkonong Trails School
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Cambridge School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 33 Students
5. Sun Prairie East High
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Sun Prairie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
6. Vel Phillips Memorial High
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2025 Students
7. Lodi High
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Lodi School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
8. Monona Grove High
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Monona Grove School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1083 Students
9. Oregon High
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Oregon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1269 Students
10. River Valley High
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River Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dane County, WI
Dane County, WI has 48 middle schools with 20,878 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dane County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dane County don't meet expectations.
1. Hamilton Middle
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
2. Waunakee Middle
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 682 Students
3. Waunakee Intermediate
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 635 Students
4. Kromrey Middle
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1191 Students
5. Glacier Creek Middle
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 935 Students
6. Mount Horeb Middle
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Mount Horeb Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
7. Indian Mound Middle
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Mcfarland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
8. New Glarus Middle
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New Glarus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 219 Students
9. Glacial Drumlin School
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Monona Grove School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students
10. Nikolay Middle
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Cambridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dane County, WI
Dane County, WI has 140 elementary schools with 45,701 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dane County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dane County meet expectations.
1. Shorewood Hills Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
2. Randall Elementary School
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 311 Students
3. Van Hise Elementary
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Madison Metropolitan School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
4. Barneveld Elementary
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Barneveld School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
5. Pope Farm Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
6. Elm Lawn Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
7. Verona Area International School
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Verona Area School District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 125 Students
8. Arboretum Elementary
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Waunakee Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 435 Students
9. Sunset Ridge Elementary
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Middleton-cross Plains Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
10. Prairie View Elementary
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Oregon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 350 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dane County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dane County, WI has a total population of 561,504 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dane County, 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 Dane County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dane County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dane County, WI.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dane County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
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