Photo: self · CC BY-SA 2.5Kiel’s public schools outscore 82% of Wisconsin districts
Math proficiency in Kiel’s districts is 55%, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Kiel, 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 95% 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.
Kiel’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1310 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kiel’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 44% and math 55% 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 $15,406 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 Kiel Middle, then Kiel High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Trinity Lutheran School (private) and Divine Savior Catholic School (private) are in town. Kiel eSchool and Between the Lakes Virtual Academy, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. 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 Kiel’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Wisconsin school districts, #74 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kiel, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Kiel
Zielanis Elementary
Grades PK–4 · 412 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Kiel
Kiel Middle
Grades 5–8 · 338 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Kiel
Kiel Middle
Grades 5–8 · 338 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Kiel
Kiel Middle
Grades 5–8 · 338 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Kiel
Kiel Middle
Grades 5–8 · 338 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Kiel
Kiel High
Grades 9–12 · 375 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Kiel
Kiel High
Grades 9–12 · 375 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Kiel
Kiel High
Grades 9–12 · 375 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Kiel
Kiel High
Grades 9–12 · 375 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Kiel’s public schools are run by Kiel Area School District, which also serves Centerville, Eaton, Meeme and Rhine 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.
Well above the state in reading
Kiel vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Kiel’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kiel | A− | Kiel Area |
| Schleswig | A− | Kiel Area |
| New Holstein | B | New Holstein |
Every school in Kiel
7 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 Kiel’s schools
Are Kiel’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Kiel children attend outscore 82% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #74 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kiel in?
Kiel Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,299 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Kiel kids go to high school?
Kiel High, with 375 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Kiel’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Kiel Area School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Kiel spend per student?
$15,406 in Kiel Area School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Kiel?
Yes: Trinity Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 110 students) and Divine Savior Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 57 students).
Parents talk
What Kiel families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Kiel → 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.