For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,803 students in 53040, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 204 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 53040, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53040, WI are Farmington Elementary School, Kewaskum Elementary School and Kewaskum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53040 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53040, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53040, WI Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8736 Boltonville Rd
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3102
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3102
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Kewaskum Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Bilgo Ln
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3101
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Kewaskum Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1676 Reigle Dr
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-8427
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-8427
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Kewaskum High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Bilgo Ln
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3105
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(262) 626-3105
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53040, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53040, WI include Farmington Elementary School, Kewaskum Elementary School and Kewaskum Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53040?
4 public schools are located in 53040.
What percentage of students in 53040 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 53040 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53040?
53040 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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