Top 5 Best 53948 Wisconsin Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,356 students in 53948, WI (there are , serving 126 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 53948, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53948, WI are Mauston High School, Olson Middle School and Grayside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
schools in zipcode 53948 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53948, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 and Black).

Best 53948, WI Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mauston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Grayside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Grades: 3-5
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
[+] Show Closed Schools in 53948 Wisconsin

53948, Wisconsin Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 53948, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53948, WI include Mauston High School, Olson Middle School and Grayside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53948?
7 public schools are located in 53948.
What percentage of students in 53948 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 53948 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53948?
53948 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 and Black).

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