For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 276 students in Highland, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Highland, WI are Highland Community Elementary School, Highland Community Middle School and Highland Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Highland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Highland, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Community Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Highland Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Highland Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Highland, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Highland, WI include Highland Community Elementary School, Highland Community Middle School and Highland Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Highland?
3 public schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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