For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,376 students in 53086, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 153 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 53086, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53086, WI are Slinger Elementary School, Slinger Middle School and Slinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53086 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53086, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53086, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slinger Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 Polk St
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-6669
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-6669
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Slinger Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 Olympic Dr
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5226
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Slinger High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 Polk St
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5261
Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53086, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53086, WI include Slinger Elementary School, Slinger Middle School and Slinger High School.
How many public schools are located in 53086?
3 public schools are located in 53086.
What percentage of students in 53086 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 53086 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53086?
53086 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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