For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,299 students in 53042, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 192 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 53042, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53042, WI are Zielanis Elementary School, Kiel Middle School and Kiel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53042 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53042, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53042, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zielanis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Adams St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Gr: PK-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kiel Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Kiel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Kiel Eschool
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53042, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53042, WI include Zielanis Elementary School, Kiel Middle School and Kiel High School.
How many public schools are located in 53042?
5 public schools are located in 53042.
What percentage of students in 53042 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 53042 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53042?
53042 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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