Best Waupun Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,742 students in Waupun, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 363 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Waupun, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waupun, WI are Rock River Intermediate and Waupun Area Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupun, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Waupun have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Waupun, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock River Intermediate
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 E Spring St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-9322
Gr: 2-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Waupun Area Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Lincoln St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc John Burke Correctional Center
Alternative School
900 S Madison St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3460
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Waupun Correctional Institution
Alternative School
200 S Madison St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-7231
Gr: 12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Meadow View Primary
506 Beaver Dam St
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-3361
Gr: PK-1 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Waupun, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Waupun, WI include Rock River Intermediate and Waupun Area Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Waupun?
5 public schools are located in Waupun.
What percentage of students in Waupun go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Waupun are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waupun?
Waupun public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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