For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,294 students in 53042, WI (there are , serving 192 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 53042, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53042, WI are Zielanis Elementary School, Kiel Middle School and Kiel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53042 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53042, WI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53042, WI 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zielanis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Adams St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Kiel Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Grades: 5-8
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Kiel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Grades: PK-8
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kiel Eschool
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53042, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53042, WI include Zielanis Elementary School, Kiel Middle School and Kiel High School.
How many public schools are located in 53042?
5 public schools are located in 53042.
What percentage of students in 53042 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 53042 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53042?
53042 public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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