For the 2024 school year, there are 39 public high schools serving 25,395 students in Dane County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Dane County, WI are Waunakee High School, West High School and Middleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dane County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Dane County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Dane County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stoughton High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high school average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dane County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waunakee High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Community Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #22.
West High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Ash St
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 204-4100
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 204-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,175 students
Rank: #33.
Middleton High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Bristol St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9660
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9660
Grades: 9-12
| 2,271 students
Rank: #44.
Koshkonong Trails School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Oakland Rd
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-4345
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-4345
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Insight School Of Wisconsin High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4721 Dale-curtin
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Milestone Democratic School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2758 Dairy Dr
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 205-8110
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 205-8110
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Shabazz-city High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #88.
Sun Prairie High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
888 Grove St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6700
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6700
Grades: 10-12
| 1,779 students
Rank: #99.
Memorial High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-5990
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-5990
Grades: 9-12
| 2,078 students
Rank: #1010.
Innovative & Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1111.
Metro School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1212.
Monona Grove High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7666
Grades: 9-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #1313.
Oregon High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
456 N Perry Pkwy
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-4300
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #1414.
Mcfarland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5103 Farwell St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3166
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3166
Grades: 9-12
| 759 students
Rank: #1515.
Wisconsin Heights High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10173 Us Highway 14
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 767-2586
Mazomanie, WI 53560
(608) 767-2586
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #1616.
Clark Street Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2429 Clark St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Belleville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
635 W Church St
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 424-1902
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 424-1902
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
East High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2222 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Stoughton High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Lincoln Ave
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5601
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 909 students
Rank: #2020.
Mount Horeb High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 S 8th St
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7206
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-7206
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #2121.
Deerfield High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Simonson Blvd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Grades: 9-12
| 207 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
De Forest High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Jefferson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,076 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Verona Area High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
234 Wildcat Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4400
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,737 students
Rank: #2424.
Isthmus Montessori Public
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Pankratz St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 661-8200
Grades: PK-11
| 203 students
Rank: #2525.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 Blue Jay Way
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-3261
Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 423-3261
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #2626.
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 316-1924
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Rank: #2727.
Lafollette High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-3600
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,532 students
Rank: #2828.
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Kroncke Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 318-8000
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 318-8000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #2929.
Destinations Career Of Wisconsin High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Capital High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 South St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
Rank: #3232.
Marshall High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
623 Madison St
Marshall, WI 53559
(608) 655-1310
Marshall, WI 53559
(608) 655-1310
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #3333.
Wisconsin Virtual High (Wiva)
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 1,115 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Wisconsin Center
Alternative School
317 Knutson Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 267-5150
Grades: PK-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grow Academy
Alternative School
4986 County Road M
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
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Dane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2429 Clark Street
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9027
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9027
Grades: PK
| n/a students
21st Century Eschool (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2429 Clark St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9027
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9027
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Accelerated Learning Academy High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
15 S Brearly St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Grades: 9-10
| 42 students
Arbor Community School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5208 Mckenna Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 556-9682
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 556-9682
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
237 W Pearl St
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 424-3337
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 424-3337
Grades: PK-1
| 165 students
6009 Johnson St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3146
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3146
Grades: PK-K
| 188 students
Dane County Transition School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2326 S Park St
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 834-8253
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 834-8253
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Deerfield Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
300 Simonson Blvd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Diploma Completion High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1907
Grades: 11-12
| 42 students
Exploration Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
400 N Main St
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4550
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
The Fifth Dimension High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Po Box 76
Marshall, WI 53559
(608) 655-1310
Marshall, WI 53559
(608) 655-1310
Grades: 11-12
| 9 students
Marshall Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
623 Madison St
Marshall, WI 53559
(608) 655-1310
Marshall, WI 53559
(608) 655-1310
Grades: 10-12
| 9 students
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 221-7670
Grades: PK-2
| 247 students
Middleton Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2429 Clark St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Monona Grove Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5104 Gordon Ave
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 223-1895
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
4649 Willow St
Morrisonville, WI 53571
(608) 846-6542
Morrisonville, WI 53571
(608) 846-6542
Grades: 1-3
| 30 students
Sapar Program High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Wisconsin Virtual Academy (Wiva) (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4709 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Grades: K-12
| 2,021 students
Work & Learning High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
545 West Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4235
Grades: 11-12
| 101 students
900 W Wilson St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5301
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 877-5301
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dane County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Dane County, WI include Waunakee High School, West High School and Middleton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dane County, WI?
39 public high schools are located in Dane County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Dane County, WI?
Dane County, WI public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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