For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,596 students in 53959, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 367 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 53959, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53959, WI are West Side Elementary School, Reedsburg Area High School and Prairie Ridge Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53959 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53959, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53959, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Grades: PK-2
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Reedsburg Area High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 S Albert Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8942
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8942
Grades: 3-5
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 N Webb Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8930
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8930
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1121 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8932
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8932
Grades: PK-2
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Grades: PK
| 40 students
53959, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Plum St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8936
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8936
Grades: PK-3
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53959, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53959, WI include West Side Elementary School, Reedsburg Area High School and Prairie Ridge Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in 53959?
6 public schools are located in 53959.
What percentage of students in 53959 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 53959 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53959?
53959 public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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