For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,884 students in Buffalo County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 54 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Buffalo County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo County, WI are Gilmanton High School, Gilmanton Elementary School and Mondovi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Buffalo County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmanton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W756 County Road Z
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: PK-4
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Mondovi Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Gilmanton Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: 5-8
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Rank: #66.
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #77.
Alma High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #88.
Mondovi Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #99.
Mondovi High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3656
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3656
Grades: 8-12
| 256 students
Rank: #1010.
Cochrane-fountain City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anthony Acres School
Charter School
S12115 State Road 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Buffalo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S12115 State Hwy 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Grades: PK
| 84 students
W241 Linse Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: PK-2
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo County, WI include Gilmanton High School, Gilmanton Elementary School and Mondovi Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo County, WI?
11 public schools are located in Buffalo County, WI.
What percentage of students in Buffalo County, WI go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Buffalo County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County, WI?
Buffalo County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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