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Best Deforest Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,641 students in Deforest, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Deforest, WI are Eagle Point Elementary School, Harvest Intermediate School and Yahara Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deforest, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Deforest have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Deforest, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
206 N Johnson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6200
Gr: PK-3 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harvest Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6781 North Towne Rd
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6100
Gr: 4-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Yahara Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
234 N Lexington Pkwy
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6400
Gr: K-3 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
De Forest High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 Jefferson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
De Forest Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 Yorktown Rd
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6000
Gr: 7-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Program
500 S Cleveland Ave
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6500
Gr: PK | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Deforest, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Deforest, WI include Eagle Point Elementary School, Harvest Intermediate School and Yahara Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Deforest?
6 public schools are located in Deforest.
What is the racial composition of students in Deforest?
Deforest public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Deforest are often viewed compared to one another?

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