For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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