For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 953 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 39% 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).
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
19 14th Avenue
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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: 14:1 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).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.