For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 3,853 students in Vernon County, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 372 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Vernon County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Vernon County, WI are Viroqua Area Montessori School, Vernon County Area Better Futures High School and Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Vernon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4420
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4420
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Laurel High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
La Farge High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #66.
Westby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
122 Nelson St
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #77.
Westby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0200
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0200
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Viroqua Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Grades: 5-8
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
Coon Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Lien St
Coon Valley, WI 54623
(608) 452-3143
Coon Valley, WI 54623
(608) 452-3143
Grades: PK-4
| 131 students
Rank: #1010.
Hillsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
853 Hillsborough Ave
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2225
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #1111.
Viroqua High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #1212.
Stoddard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Cottage St
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2101
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Viroqua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Grades: PK-4
| 299 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Westby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 School Rd
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Rank: #1616.
De Soto Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #1717.
De Soto High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #1818.
Brookwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
Grades: 7-12
| 266 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
La Farge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
La Farge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 41 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Prairie View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
E3245 County Road N
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-2227
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
De Soto Virtual School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
S3661 Hwy 131
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2888
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2888
Grades: PK-1
| 47 students
Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3061 State Rd 162
Chaseburg, WI 54621
(608) 483-2111
Chaseburg, WI 54621
(608) 483-2111
Grades: 3-6
| 123 students
Trillium Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vernon County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Vernon County, WI include Viroqua Area Montessori School, Vernon County Area Better Futures High School and Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vernon County?
23 public schools are located in Vernon County.
What percentage of students in Vernon County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Vernon County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Vernon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vernon County include: Viroqua Elementary School vs. Westby Elementary School, Westby High School vs. Viroqua High School, Westby Elementary School vs. Viroqua Elementary School
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