Verona Area School District

700 N Main St
Verona, WI 53593-1153
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Verona Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,794 students in Verona Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Verona Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
5,794 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
412 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Verona Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#125 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
40%
46%
38%
51%
44%
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
22%
14%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
60%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,529 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,741 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,529
$17,038
Spending / Student
$16,741
$17,011

Best Verona Area School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4900
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Verona Area International School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Country View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 Lone Pine Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4800
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Stoner Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5830 Devoro Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 845-4200
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
740 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4700
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Glacier Edge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Kimball La
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 497-2100
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Richard Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4130
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Verona Area High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
234 Wildcat Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 653-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,789 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Badger Ridge Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Richard Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Savanna Oaks Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5890 Lacy Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 845-4010
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
700 N Main Street
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 845-4200
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Verona Area K4
710 Lone Pine Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4807
Gr: PK | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Verona Area School District?
Verona Area School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,794 students.
What is the rank of Verona Area School District?
Verona Area School District is ranked #127 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Verona Area School District?
60% of Verona Area School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Verona Area School District?
Verona Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Verona Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,741 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,794 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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