For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 576 students in 53949, WI.
The top ranked public schools in 53949, WI are Montello Virtual Charter School, Forest Lane Community School and High Marq Environmental Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53949 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53949, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53949, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montello Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Lane Community School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Grades: PK-6
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #44.
Montello Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53949, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53949, WI include Montello Virtual Charter School, Forest Lane Community School and High Marq Environmental Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 53949?
4 public schools are located in 53949.
What is the racial composition of students in 53949?
53949 public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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