Top Rankings
Kiel Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,299 students in Kiel Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Kiel Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
1,299 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kiel Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Graduation Rate
70%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
89%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,349 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,505 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,349
$17,189
Spending / Student
$17,505
$17,161
Best Kiel Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zielanis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Adams St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Gr: PK-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kiel Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Kiel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Kiel Eschool
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kiel Area School District?
Kiel Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,299 students.
What is the rank of Kiel Area School District?
Kiel Area School District is ranked #94 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kiel Area School District?
89% of Kiel Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kiel Area School District?
Kiel Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Kiel Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,505 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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