Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Chilton’s public schools outscore 55% of Wisconsin districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Chilton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Chilton’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1316 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Chilton’s, its schools beat 61%, higher than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 34% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,152 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Chilton Middle, then Chilton High. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Chilton Area Catholic School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Chilton’s grade
B: better than 55% of Wisconsin school districts, #206 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Graduation is above the Wisconsin average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Chilton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Chilton
Chilton Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Chilton
Chilton Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Chilton
Chilton Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Chilton
Chilton Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Chilton
Chilton Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 375 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Chilton
Chilton Middle
Grades 5–8 · 282 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Chilton
Chilton Middle
Grades 5–8 · 282 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Chilton
Chilton Middle
Grades 5–8 · 282 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Chilton
Chilton Middle
Grades 5–8 · 282 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Chilton
Chilton High
Grades 9–12 · 380 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Chilton
Chilton High
Grades 9–12 · 380 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Chilton
Chilton High
Grades 9–12 · 380 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Chilton
Chilton High
Grades 9–12 · 380 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Chilton’s public schools are run by Chilton School District, which also serves Brothertown, Charlestown, Chilton and Rantoul and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Chilton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Chilton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton | B | Chilton |
| Charlestown | — | Chilton |
| Chilton (town) | B | Chilton PK–12 · Hilbert PK–12 |
All 2 neighbors share Chilton with Chilton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Chilton
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Chilton’s schools
Are Chilton’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Wisconsin: the public schools Chilton children attend outscore 55% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #206 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Chilton in?
Chilton School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,037 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Chilton kids go to high school?
Chilton High, with 380 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Chilton’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Chilton School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Chilton spend per student?
$24,152 in Chilton School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Chilton?
Yes: Chilton Area Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 126 students).
Parents talk
What Chilton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Chilton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.