For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 981 students in 53061, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 58 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53061, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53061, WI are New Holstein High School, New Holstein Elementary School and New Holstein Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53061 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53061, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53061, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Holstein High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 Plymouth St
New Holstein, WI 53061
(920) 898-4256
New Holstein, WI 53061
(920) 898-4256
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
New Holstein Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2226 Park Ave
New Holstein, WI 53061
(920) 898-4208
New Holstein, WI 53061
(920) 898-4208
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
New Holstein Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1717 Plymouth St
New Holstein, WI 53061
(920) 898-4769
New Holstein, WI 53061
(920) 898-4769
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53061, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53061, WI include New Holstein High School, New Holstein Elementary School and New Holstein Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53061?
3 public schools are located in 53061.
What percentage of students in 53061 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53061 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53061?
53061 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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