For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 472 students in Hillsboro, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, WI are Hillsboro Elementary School and Hillsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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).
Best Public Schools in Hillsboro, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
853 Hillsborough Ave
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2225
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 School Rd
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, WI include Hillsboro Elementary School and Hillsboro High School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsboro?
2 public schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro 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).
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