For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 957 students in New Glarus, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in New Glarus, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in New Glarus, WI are New Glarus Elementary School, New Glarus Middle School and New Glarus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Glarus, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in New Glarus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Glarus, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Glarus Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 2nd St
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
New Glarus Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1619 2nd St
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
New Glarus High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 2nd St
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Glarus, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in New Glarus, WI include New Glarus Elementary School, New Glarus Middle School and New Glarus High School.
How many public schools are located in New Glarus?
3 public schools are located in New Glarus.
What percentage of students in New Glarus go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in New Glarus are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Glarus?
New Glarus public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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