For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,856 students in 53527, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 53527, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53527, WI are Granite Ridge School, Cottage Grove Elementary School and Glacial Drumlin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53527 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53527, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53527, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Granite Ridge School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Buss Rd
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8980
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8980
Grades: 3-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Cottage Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 N Main St
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-4576
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-4576
Grades: 1-2
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Glacial Drumlin School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Damascus Tr
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8437
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8437
Grades: 6-8
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 N Parkview St
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8515
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8515
Grades: PK-K
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 N Parkview St
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8515
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8515
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53527, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53527, WI include Granite Ridge School, Cottage Grove Elementary School and Glacial Drumlin School.
How many public schools are located in 53527?
5 public schools are located in 53527.
What percentage of students in 53527 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 53527 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53527?
53527 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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