For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,929 students in Jackson County, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, WI are Melrose-mindoro Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose-mindoro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
N181 State Hwy 108
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 E Pearl St
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N181 State Road 108
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Grades: 7-12
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Black River Falls Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Pierce St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 S School St
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Grades: 7-12
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
Red Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 County Road A
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Grades: 2-5
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Black River Falls High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Pierce St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
Black River Correctional Center
Alternative School
W6898 E Staffon Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 333-5681
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 333-5681
Grades: 12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 Forrest St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Grades: PK-1
| 321 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Correctional Institution
Alternative School
N6500 Haiper Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7360
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7360
Grades: 12
| 0 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Black River Area Green School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
301 N 4th St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
411 Gebhardt Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5125
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5125
Grades: 4-5
| 238 students
124 S School St
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, WI include Melrose-mindoro Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County, WI?
10 public schools are located in Jackson County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, WI?
Jackson County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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