For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,073 students in Chilton, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 126 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Chilton, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chilton, WI are Chilton Middle School, Chilton Elementary School and Chilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chilton, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Chilton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Chilton, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chilton Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Court St
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-9152
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-9152
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Chilton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Court St
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-9388
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-9388
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Chilton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 W Main St
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-2358
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-2358
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chilton, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Chilton, WI include Chilton Middle School, Chilton Elementary School and Chilton High School.
How many public schools are located in Chilton?
3 public schools are located in Chilton.
What percentage of students in Chilton go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Chilton are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton?
Chilton public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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