De Forest Area School District

Located at 500 S Cleveland Ave in DeForest, Wisconsin, the De Forest Area School District serves as a vibrant, fully operational public education system within the greater Madison metropolitan area. Nestled in a thriving large suburban community, the district oversees seven operational schools that provide a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently enrolling 4,246 students, the district offers a welcoming learning environment that spans early childhood education, foundational elementary studies, and comprehensive secondary programs designed to prepare students for higher education and future careers.

To support its student body—comprising 2,083 female and 2,163 male learners from diverse cultural backgrounds—the district maintains a well-resourced professional workforce. The educational community is backed by over 612 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, 65 instructional aides, and nearly 568 support personnel, contributing to a total staff of more than 1,245 FTE professionals. This substantial staffing commitment fosters strong individualized attention, well-supported classrooms, and robust administrative services across all campuses. Families, community members, and educational researchers can explore further details about the district's academic programs and community initiatives by visiting deforest.k12.wi.us.