For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 378 students in Delafield, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 228 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Delafield, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Delafield, WI is Cushing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delafield, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Delafield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Delafield, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Delafield, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ethan Allen School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
W 323 South 1050 Boys School R
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-3341
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delafield, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Delafield, WI include Cushing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Delafield?
2 public schools are located in Delafield.
What percentage of students in Delafield go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Delafield are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delafield?
Delafield public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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