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Schools in New London · New London School District

New London’s public schools outscore 55% of Wisconsin districts

Math proficiency in New London’s districts is 46%, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving New London, 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.

#206of 362 Wisconsin townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% 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.

Reading proficiency
38%
▼ 0 pts vs WI 38%
2021–22
Math proficiency
46%
▲ 7 pts vs WI 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▼ 0–4 pts vs WI 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.4K
▼ 19% vs WI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.8
WI 13.6
Schools in town
6
1,747 students on the public path
In brief

New London’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 849 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of New London’s, its schools beat 75%, higher than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 38% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,380 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 5 the district’s path is New London Middle, then New London High. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Catalyst Academy and Emanuel Lutheran School (private) are 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind New London’s grade

B Test scoresC− Graduation

B: better than 55% of Wisconsin school districts, #206 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Wisconsin school districts we grade (441)Better than 55%
Lower resultsHigher results
Wisconsin towns with similar household incomes (849)Better than 75%
C+B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,066 test results and a graduating class of 182 could put New London anywhere from C+ to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of New London’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,067 in math, 1,065 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve New London, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–42 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB to A
5–8New London MiddleNew London School DistrictB
9–12New London HighNew London School DistrictB−

New London’s public schools are run by New London School District, which also serves Caledonia, Dale, Hortonia and Lebanon 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.

New London School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,019 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 13.8 per teacher (WI 13.6)
$13,380WI $16,459 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading38%
State average 38.1% · 1065 students tested
Math46%
State average 38.7% · 1067 students tested

New London vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share New London’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
New LondonBNew London
MukwaBNew London
Maple Creek—New London
HortoniaB+Hortonville PK–12 · New London PK–12
Liberty—Shiocton PK–12 · New London PK–12
LebanonB−New London PK–12 · Manawa PK–12

All 5 neighbors share New London with New London, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in New London

6 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).

District schools in New Londonby address
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–4
B
283 students14:1Rate it →
Parkview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–4
A
264 students13:1Rate it →
New London Middle
Middle · Grades 5–8
B
540 students13:1Rate it →
New London High
High · Grades 9–12
B−
660 students14:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Catalyst Academy
High · Grades 9–12
C−
CharterAlternative Education
32 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Emanuel Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
250 students23:1Rate it →

Questions about New London’s schools

Are New London’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Wisconsin: the public schools New London 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 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is New London in?

New London School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,019 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do New London kids go to high school?

New London High, with 660 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is New London’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in New London School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.

How much does New London spend per student?

$13,380 in New London School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in New London?

Yes: Emanuel Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 250 students). New London also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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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.