For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 989 students in 53955, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 53955, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53955, WI are Poynette Elementary School, Poynette Middle School and Poynette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53955 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53955, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 and Black).
Best 53955, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poynette Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W North St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: PK-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Poynette Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Poynette High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
53955, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53955, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53955, WI include Poynette Elementary School, Poynette Middle School and Poynette High School.
How many public schools are located in 53955?
3 public schools are located in 53955.
What percentage of students in 53955 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 53955 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53955?
53955 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 and Black).
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