Top 10 Best Lafayette County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 2,649 students in Lafayette County, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 52 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lafayette County, WI are Benton Elementary School, Benton High School and Darlington Elementary/middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Lafayette County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Benton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Darlington Elementary/middle
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11630 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Grades: PK-8
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704 Cross St
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: 7-8
| 31 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Shullsburg High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Shullsburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #99.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #1010.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
646 E Liberty St
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 732-5581
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #1111.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #1212.
Darlington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11838 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #1313.
Argyle High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1414.
Black Hawk High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Belmont High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
646 E Liberty St
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 762-5131
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Shullsburg Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #1717.
Argyle Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lafayette County, WI

Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Po Box 303
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lafayette County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Lafayette County, WI include Benton Elementary School, Benton High School and Darlington Elementary/middle.
How many public schools are located in Lafayette County, WI?
17 public schools are located in Lafayette County, WI.
What percentage of students in Lafayette County, WI go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lafayette County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County, WI?
Lafayette County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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