For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 721 students in Markesan, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Markesan, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Markesan, WI are Markesan Intermediate, Markesan Middle School and Markesan Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Markesan, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Markesan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Markesan, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Markesan Intermediate
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S Margaret St
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: 3-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Markesan Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 E Vista Blvd
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Markesan Primary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Margaret St
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: PK-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Markesan High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Vista Blvd
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Markesan, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Markesan, WI include Markesan Intermediate, Markesan Middle School and Markesan Primary.
How many public schools are located in Markesan?
4 public schools are located in Markesan.
What percentage of students in Markesan go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Markesan are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Markesan?
Markesan public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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