For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 335 students in 53587, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in 53587, WI are Black Hawk Elementary School, Black Hawk High School and Black Hawk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53587 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53587, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53587, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53587, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53587, WI include Black Hawk Elementary School, Black Hawk High School and Black Hawk Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53587?
3 public schools are located in 53587.
What is the racial composition of students in 53587?
53587 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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