For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 528 students in Hazel Green, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 58 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hazel Green, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hazel Green, WI are Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School, Southwestern Wisconsin High School and Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazel Green, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Hazel Green have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hazel Green, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Fairplay St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Wisconsin High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hazel Green, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Hazel Green, WI include Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School, Southwestern Wisconsin High School and Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hazel Green?
3 public schools are located in Hazel Green.
What percentage of students in Hazel Green go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hazel Green are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hazel Green?
Hazel Green public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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