For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 746 students in 53531, WI.
The top ranked public schools in 53531, WI are Deerfield Elementary School, Deerfield High School and Deerfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53531 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53531, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53531, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 W Quarry St
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5442
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5442
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Deerfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Simonson Blvd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Simonson Blvd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Grades: 7-8
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thompson Correctional Center
Alternative School
434 State Farm Rd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 423-3415
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 423-3415
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
53531, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deerfield Charter High School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
300 Simonson Blvd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53531, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53531, WI include Deerfield Elementary School, Deerfield High School and Deerfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53531?
4 public schools are located in 53531.
What is the racial composition of students in 53531?
53531 public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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