For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,747 students in Delavan, WI (there are , serving 387 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Delavan, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Delavan, WI are Darien Elementary School, Phoenix Middle School and Turtle Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delavan, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Delavan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Delavan, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darien Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Walworth St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6401
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6401
Gr: 3-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 Beloit St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6501
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6501
Gr: 5-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Turtle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Creek Rd
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6301
Gr: PK-2 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Delavan-darien High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Delavan Darien Technical School Inc
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
150 Cummings St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6661
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin School For The Deaf
Special Education School
309 W Walworth Ave
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Gr: PK-12
Delavan, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 E Geneva St
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6800
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 233-6800
Gr: PK-K | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Delavan, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Delavan, WI include Darien Elementary School, Phoenix Middle School and Turtle Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Delavan?
6 public schools are located in Delavan.
What percentage of students in Delavan go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Delavan are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delavan?
Delavan public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Delavan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delavan include: Turtle Creek Elementary School vs. Darien Elementary School, Darien Elementary School vs. Turtle Creek Elementary School
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