Best Schools in Verona, Wisconsin
12 schools · 8 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Verona by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Verona Area International School
Elementary · Verona Area School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Olson Elementary
Elementary · Madison Metropolitan School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Sugar Creek Elementary
Elementary · Verona Area School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Verona for 2026 are Verona Area International School (8.6/10), Olson Elementary (8.5/10), and Sugar Creek Elementary (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
12
in this city
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$397,700
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
12
in this city
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$397,700
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Verona schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Verona
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verona Area International School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Olson Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Sugar Creek Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | West Middleton Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | New Century School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Glacier Edge Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Country View Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Core Knowledge Charter School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Badger Ridge Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Verona Area High | 5.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.2/10
- Median household income
- $115,638
- Median home value
- $397,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 78%
73% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Verona compares
Wisconsin rank
#69 of 324
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Wisconsin avg (6.4)
Median household income
$116k
148% of Wisconsin median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Verona, Wisconsin
Verona, Wisconsin is home to 12 schools, including 12 public schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.2 out of 10, schools in Verona perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Verona is Verona Area International School with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Verona is served by 3 school districts: Madison Metropolitan School District, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Verona Area School District. These districts collectively serve 38,100 students.
Verona's community shows 52% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $115,638. The poverty rate in the area is 2.6%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 118 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 452 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 683 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 4 | 338 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.1 |
| 5 | 124 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 |
| 6 | 462 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 |
| 7 | 374 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 8 | 419 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.3 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 752 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,789 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 289 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 3.8 |
| 2 | 19 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Schools in Verona
Verona, Wisconsin · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$115,638
Median Home Value
$397,700
Median Rent
$1,266/mo
Population
35,190
College Educated
52%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Community Profile
Verona has a median household income of $115,638. It is a well-educated community where 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $397,700, with a median rent of $1,266/month. The local poverty rate of 2.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Wisconsin
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Verona, Wisconsin
How many schools are in Verona, Wisconsin?
Verona has 12 schools, including 12 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Verona, Wisconsin?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Verona is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Verona, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked school in Verona on MySchoolScout is Verona Area International School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Verona, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked elementary school in Verona on MySchoolScout is Verona Area International School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Verona, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked middle school in Verona on MySchoolScout is Badger Ridge Middle with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best high school in Verona, Wisconsin?
The top-ranked high school in Verona on MySchoolScout is Verona Area High with a composite score of 5.5/10.
How many school districts serve Verona, Wisconsin?
Verona is served by 3 school districts: Madison Metropolitan School District, Middleton-cross Plains Area School District, Verona Area School District.
What is the education level in Verona, Wisconsin?
According to Census data, 52% of adults in Verona have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Verona, Wisconsin?
The median household income in Verona is approximately $115,638 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Verona, Wisconsin?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Verona is 15.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Verona, Wisconsin?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.