Top Rankings
De Forest Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,246 students in De Forest Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in De Forest Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
4,246 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
De Forest Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
79%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,529 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,274 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 93% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,529
$17,189
Spending / Student
$31,274
$17,161
Best De Forest Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4352 Windsor Rd
Windsor, WI 53598
(608) 842-6300
Windsor, WI 53598
(608) 842-6300
Gr: K-3 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 N Johnson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6200
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6200
Gr: K-3 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Harvest Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6781 North Towne Rd
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6100
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6100
Gr: 4-6 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Yahara Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
234 N Lexington Pkwy
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6400
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6400
Gr: K-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
De Forest High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Jefferson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
De Forest Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Yorktown Rd
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6000
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6000
Gr: 7-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
500 S Cleveland Ave
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6500
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6500
Gr: PK | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,246 students.
What is the rank of De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District is ranked #107 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in De Forest Area School District?
79% of De Forest Area School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of De Forest Area School District?
De Forest Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is De Forest Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,274 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 93% over four school years.
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