For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,788 students in Waupun, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 363 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Waupun, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Waupun, WI are Rock River Intermediate, Waupun Area Senior High School and Waupun Area Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupun, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Waupun have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Schools in Waupun, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock River Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
451 E Spring St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-9322
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-9322
Grades: 2-6
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Waupun Area Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Waupun Area Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Grades: 7-8
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
John C Burke Correctional Center
Alternative School
900 S Madison St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3460
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3460
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
506 Beaver Dam St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3361
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3361
Grades: PK-1
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waupun Correctional Institution
Alternative School
200 S Madison St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-7231
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-7231
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Waupun, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N3516 County Trunk Ee
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 346-5616
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 346-5616
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
601 Grandview Ave
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-2901
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-2901
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waupun, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Waupun, WI include Rock River Intermediate, Waupun Area Senior High School and Waupun Area Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Waupun?
6 public schools are located in Waupun.
What percentage of students in Waupun go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Waupun are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waupun?
Waupun 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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