For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,747 students in Delavan, WI (there are , serving 387 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Delavan, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Delavan, WI are Darien Elementary School, Phoenix Middle School and Turtle Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delavan, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Delavan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Delavan, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darien Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Walworth St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6401
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6401
Gr: 3-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 Beloit St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6501
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6501
Gr: 5-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Turtle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Creek Rd
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Gr: PK-2 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Delavan-darien High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Delavan Darien Technical School Inc
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin School For The Deaf
Special Education School
309 W Walworth Ave
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Gr: PK-12
Delavan, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 E Geneva St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6800
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6800
Gr: PK-K | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delavan, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Delavan, WI include Darien Elementary School, Phoenix Middle School and Turtle Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Delavan?
6 public schools are located in Delavan.
What percentage of students in Delavan go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Delavan are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delavan?
Delavan public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Delavan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delavan include: Turtle Creek Elementary School vs. Darien Elementary School, Darien Elementary School vs. Turtle Creek Elementary School
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