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Best Schools in Waterloo, WI
Waterloo, WI has 25 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,737 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Waterloo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterloo, WI
The top high schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
2. Cambridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
3. Lake Mills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
4. Marshall High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 289 Students
5. Waterloo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 255 Students
6. Dodgeland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodgeland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 281 Students
7. Deerfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deerfield Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterloo, WI
The top middle schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
2. Deerfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deerfield Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 114 Students
3. Lake Mills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 410 Students
4. Nikolay Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
5. Marshall Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 124 Students
6. Dodgeland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodgeland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students
7. Waterloo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 116 Students
8. Waterloo Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 105 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, WI
The top elementary schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
2. Lake Mills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 610 Students
3. Deerfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deerfield Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 420 Students
4. Columbus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
5. Waterloo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 285 Students
6. Marshall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students
7. Dodgeland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodgeland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
8. St John Evangelical Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St John Evangelical Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 84 Students
9. Holy Family School
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Projected Test Scores
Holy Family School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 35 Students
10. Marshall Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marshall School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterloo, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterloo, WI has a total population of 4,670 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterloo, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterloo, WI
How many schools are in Waterloo, WI?
Waterloo, WI has 25 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,737 students in total.
How do schools in Waterloo perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Waterloo score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Waterloo meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterloo?
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: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Waterloo
4 of 4 schools in Waterloo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Waterloo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.