For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 287 students in 53949, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 53949, WI are Montello Virtual Charter School, High Marq Environmental Charter School and Montello Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53949 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53949, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53949 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montello Junior/senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53949, WI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montello Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Montello Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 53949, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 53949, WI include Montello Virtual Charter School, High Marq Environmental Charter School and Montello Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 53949?
3 public high schools are located in 53949.
What is the racial composition of students in 53949?
53949 public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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