For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 327 students in 53820, WI (there are , serving 31 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 53820, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53820, WI are Potosi Elementary School, Potosi High School and Potosi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53820 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53820, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53820, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Potosi High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Potosi Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53820, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53820, WI include Potosi Elementary School, Potosi High School and Potosi Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 53820?
3 public schools are located in 53820.
What percentage of students in 53820 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 53820 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53820?
53820 public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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