For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,388 students in 53597, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 149 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 53597, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53597, WI are Waunakee Intermediate, Arboretum Elementary School and Waunakee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53597 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53597, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53597, WI Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waunakee Intermediate
Math: 69% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6273 Woodland Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Grades: 5-6
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Arboretum Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Waunakee Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2060
Grades: 7-8
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Waunakee High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Community Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #55.
Waunakee Prairie Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Grades: PK-4
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
905 Bethel Cir
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2000
Grades: PK
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53597, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53597, WI include Waunakee Intermediate, Arboretum Elementary School and Waunakee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53597, WI?
7 public schools are located in 53597, WI.
What percentage of students in 53597, WI go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 53597, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53597, WI?
53597, WI public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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