For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 517 students in 53811, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 58 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 53811, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53811, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 53811 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53811, WI 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 and Black).
Best 53811, WI Public Schools (2026)
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 | 263 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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53811, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53811, WI include Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School, Southwestern Wisconsin High School and Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53811?
3 public schools are located in 53811.
What percentage of students in 53811 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 53811 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53811?
53811 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 and Black).
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