Public schools in Delavan, WI
5 open public schools with an address in Delavan, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,449
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Delavan public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Delavan, WI: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,449 students, an average of 290 per school. The largest campus is Delavan-Darien High (511 students), and the largest elementary school is Turtle Creek Elementary (371).
Delavan-Darien School District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Delavan
Elementary schools in Delavan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Creek Elementary Delavan-Darien School District | PK–02 | 371 | 10.2:1 |
Middle schools in Delavan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Middle Delavan-Darien School District | 05–08 | 474 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Delavan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delavan Darien Technical School Inc Delavan-Darien School District · Charter · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 93 | 23.8:1 | |
| Delavan-Darien High Delavan-Darien School District | 09–12 | 511 | 13.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Delavan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin School for the Deaf Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.7%
- Hispanic51.8%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Delavan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,449 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Delavan
How many public schools are in Delavan, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Delavan: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,449 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Delavan?
Schools with an address in Delavan belong to 2 education agencies, led by Delavan-Darien School District (4 schools), Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Delavan?
Delavan-Darien High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Delavan, with 511 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Delavan?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Delavan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Delavan Darien Technical School Inc. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Delavan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Delavan public schools is 11.6:1, lower than the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Delavan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities