For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 334 students in Delafield, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 180 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Delafield, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Delafield, WI is Cushing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delafield, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Delafield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delafield, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
227 N Genesee St
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-6700
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Delafield, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Delafield, WI include Cushing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Delafield?
2 public schools are located in Delafield.
What percentage of students in Delafield go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Delafield are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delafield?
Delafield public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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