For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 890 students in 53530, WI (there are , serving 51 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53530, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53530, WI are Darlington Elementary Middle School and Darlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53530 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53530, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53530, WI 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darlington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11630 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Darlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11838 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53530, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53530, WI include Darlington Elementary Middle School and Darlington High School.
How many public schools are located in 53530?
2 public schools are located in 53530.
What percentage of students in 53530 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53530 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53530?
53530 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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