For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,060 students in 53533, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 161 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 53533, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53533, WI are Dodgeville Elementary School, Dodgeville Middle School and Dodgeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53533 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53533, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53533, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dodgeville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 N Johnson St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Dodgeville Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
951 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Dodgeville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
912 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53533, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53533, WI include Dodgeville Elementary School, Dodgeville Middle School and Dodgeville High School.
How many public schools are located in 53533?
3 public schools are located in 53533.
What percentage of students in 53533 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 53533 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53533?
53533 public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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