The DeForest Area, the “North Star of Dane County” is an area with all the peace and quiet of rural Wisconsin and the convenient proximity to some of Wisconsin's best attractions. Whether you plan to see the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison or would like to spend some time in the Dells, we are conveniently located to make both places pleasurable.

The DeForest Area School District is rated among the best in the state by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The area's high school graduation rate consistently ranks above the state average. The majority of the district's high school graduates enroll in either two- or four-year colleges.

The school district serves a diverse citizenry in the Northeast quadrant of Dane County. The majority of our 3,200 students reside in the rural-suburban communities of DeForest and Windsor, though the District serves portion of six other municipalities in a 100-square mile area. The other communities include Hampden, Leeds, Bristol, Burke, Vienna and portions of Madison.

Higher Education
High-quality educational opportunities are available just minutes away in Madison. Employees have many opportunities to fine-tune their skills or learn state-of-the-art processes and techniques.

The University of Wisconsin - Madison, one of the country's leading research universities enrolls about 40,000 students in various degree and specialty programs.

Madison College (MATC). MATC offers more than 90 degree/diploma programs and 20 apprenticeship programs

Herzing College of Technology provides specialized training in electronics technology, electronics/mechanical CAD drafting and computer technology.

Other private colleges are also available.

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