School District · Wisconsin
DeForest Area School District
📍 DeForest, WI · Dane County · NCES LEAID 5503180
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
500 S Cleveland Ave, DeForest, WI 53532
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5503180
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by DeForest Area School District3 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in DeForest Area School District?▼
DeForest Area School District serves 3 zip codes: 53532, 53571, 53598. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is DeForest Area School District rated?▼
DeForest Area School District has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 73rd percentile among Wisconsin school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Wisconsin only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend DeForest Area School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 4,147 students across 7 schools for DeForest Area School District.
What grades does DeForest Area School District serve?▼
DeForest Area School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact DeForest Area School District?▼
You can reach DeForest Area School District by phone at (608)842-6500 or by mail at 500 S Cleveland Ave, DeForest, WI 53532. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About DeForest Area School District
DeForest Area School District is a public school district serving 3 zip codes in Wisconsin, primarily in Dane County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 73rd percentile among Wisconsin districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Wisconsin districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (608)842-6500 before making a housing decision.