For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,807 students in 53527, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 53527, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53527, WI are Granite Ridge School, Cottage Grove Elementary School and Glacial Drumlin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53527 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53527, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53527, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite Ridge School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Buss Rd
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8980
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8980
Gr: 3-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Cottage Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 N Main St
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-4576
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-4576
Gr: 1-2 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Glacial Drumlin School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Damascus Tr
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8437
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8437
Gr: 6-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
900 N Parkview St
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8515
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 839-8515
Gr: PK-K | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53527, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53527, WI include Granite Ridge School, Cottage Grove Elementary School and Glacial Drumlin School.
How many public schools are located in 53527?
4 public schools are located in 53527.
What percentage of students in 53527 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 53527 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53527?
53527 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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