Top 10 Best Dunn County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,061 students in Dunn County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 371 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Dunn County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Dunn County, WI are Ridgeland-dallas Elementary School, Menomonie High School and Colfax Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Dunn County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 Main St
Ridgeland, WI 54763
(715) 949-1445
Grades: PK-4
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Menomonie High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1715 5th St W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-2606
Grades: 9-12
| 1,045 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Colfax Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wakanda Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 Wakanda St Ne
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Elk Mound Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5595
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Mound View Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5744
Grades: PK-4
| 485 students
Rank: #77.
Tiffany Creek Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
161 East St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #88.
Menomonie Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
920 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1673
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #99.
Oaklawn Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3798
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Boyceville Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 Tiffany St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Grades: 7-8
| 113 students
Rank: #1111.
Knapp Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 South St
Knapp, WI 54749
(715) 665-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #1212.
Elk Mound High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #1313.
Downsville Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
N2681 460th St
Downsville, WI 54735
(715) 664-8546
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #1414.
Colfax High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1515.
River Heights Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 24th Ave W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3987
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1616.
Boyceville High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 Tiffany St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
215 Pine Ave Ne
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1642
Grades: PK
| 208 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dunn County, WI

Dunn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Academic Center-middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
N5639 200th St
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dunn County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Dunn County, WI include Ridgeland-dallas Elementary School, Menomonie High School and Colfax Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dunn County, WI?
17 public schools are located in Dunn County, WI.
What percentage of students in Dunn County, WI go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Dunn County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County, WI?
Dunn County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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