Chilton School District

530 W Main St
Chilton, WI 53014-1369
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,037 students in Chilton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Chilton School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
1,037 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chilton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#237 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

45%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
14.1%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.54

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
17%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
9%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% White
79%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,257 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,665 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 80% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,725 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$26 MM
$15,218 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$25,257
$19,507

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$24,665
$18,878

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Chilton School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chilton Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
421 Court St
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-9152
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Chilton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
421 Court St
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-9388
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Chilton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
530 W Main St
Chilton, WI 53014
(920) 849-2358
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chilton School District?
Chilton School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,037 students.
What is the rank of Chilton School District?
Chilton School District is ranked #235 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chilton School District?
79% of Chilton School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chilton School District?
Chilton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Chilton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,665 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 80% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,037 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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