For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 6,486 students in Monroe County, WI (there are 9 private schools, serving 496 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, WI are Innovations Stem Academy, Tomah Area Montessori School and Sparta High Point School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Monroe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta High Point School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Townline Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Cashton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
436 Front St
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #77.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Straw St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Cashton Middle/high
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
540 Coe St
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-5131
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-5131
Grades: 6-12
| 330 students
Rank: #99.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Oak Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7026
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7026
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1010.
Cataract Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
Rank: #1111.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #1212.
Tomah Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 Hollister Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7885
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7885
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #1313.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Grades: 5-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1414.
Southside Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Grades: PK-K
| 283 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Warrens Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Main St
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Wyeville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Tomah Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7826
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7826
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Rank: #1717.
Lemonweir Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Glendale Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1818.
Herrman Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Grades: 1-4
| 663 students
Rank: #1919.
Sparta High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Grades: 9-12
| 840 students
Rank: #2020.
Tomah High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Lincoln Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7358
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7358
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Rank: n/an/a
217 S Oakwood St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Grades: PK-1
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
129 W Clifton St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
429 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Grades: K-3
| 48 students
900 E Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3467
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3467
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Sparta Charter Prekindergarten (Closed 2021)
Charter School
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Grades: PK
| 139 students
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, WI include Innovations Stem Academy, Tomah Area Montessori School and Sparta High Point School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County, WI?
22 public schools are located in Monroe County, WI.
What percentage of students in Monroe County, WI go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County, WI?
Monroe County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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