For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 571 students in 53949, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 53949, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53949, WI are Forest Lane Community School, Montello Virtual Charter School and High Marq Environmental Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53949 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53949, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53949, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Lane Community School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 schools in 53949, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53949, WI include Forest Lane Community School, Montello Virtual Charter School and High Marq Environmental Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 53949?
4 public schools are located in 53949.
What percentage of students in 53949 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 53949 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53949?
53949 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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