Verona Area School District

700 N Main St
Verona, WI 53593-1153
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Verona Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,794 students in Verona Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Verona Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
5,794 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
412 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Verona Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#138 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Verona Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Verona Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Verona Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Verona Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Verona Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.53
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
251 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,264 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
14%
# Black Students
372 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
3,485 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
60%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
386 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
308
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
354
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
381
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
413
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
405
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
433
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
419
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
438
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
442
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
433
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
460
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
438
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
458
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,529 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,741 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Verona Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$97 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Verona Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,529
$17,039
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Verona Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,741
$17,011
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Verona Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Verona Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verona Area International School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4900
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Country View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
710 Lone Pine Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4800
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
740 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4700
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #55.
Glacier Edge Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Kimball La
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 497-2100
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #66.
Stoner Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5830 Devoro Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 845-4200
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Richard Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4130
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Verona Area High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
234 Wildcat Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 653-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,789 students
Rank: #99.
Savanna Oaks Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5890 Lacy Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 845-4010
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #1010.
Badger Ridge Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Richard Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
700 N Main Street
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 845-4200
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Verona Area K4
710 Lone Pine Way
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4807
Grades: PK
| 289 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Verona Area School District?
Verona Area School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,794 students.
What is the rank of Verona Area School District?
Verona Area School District is ranked #141 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Verona Area School District?
60% of Verona Area School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Verona Area School District?
Verona Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Verona Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,741 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,794 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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