For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 341 students in 53821, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in 53821, WI are Mighty River Academy Of Virtual Education and Prairie Du Chien High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53821 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53821, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53821 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prairie Du Chien High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53821, WI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mighty River Academy Of Virtual Education
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 E Crawford St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Du Chien High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Crawford St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3700
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Du Chien Correctional Inst
Alternative School
500 E Parrish St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-7828
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
53821, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1901 East Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-0503
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-0503
Gr: 3-8
1901 E Wells St
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3722
Gr: 5-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
800 East
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-3702
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 53821, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in 53821, WI include Mighty River Academy Of Virtual Education and Prairie Du Chien High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53821?
3 public high schools are located in 53821.
What is the racial composition of students in 53821?
53821 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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