For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 989 students in 53955, WI (there are , 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 (2025)
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
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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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