For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 983 students in Poynette, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 61 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Poynette, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Poynette, WI are Poynette Elementary School, Poynette Middle School and Poynette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poynette, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Poynette have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Poynette, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poynette Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W North St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: PK-4 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Poynette Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Poynette High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 N Cleveland St
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4347
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Poynette, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Poynette, WI include Poynette Elementary School, Poynette Middle School and Poynette High School.
How many public schools are located in Poynette?
3 public schools are located in Poynette.
What percentage of students in Poynette go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Poynette are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Poynette?
Poynette public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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