For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 52 students in Almena, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Almena, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in Almena, WI is Barron Area Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Almena, WI public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Almena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Almena, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barron Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Lulu Avenue
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Almena, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Lulu Ave
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Almena, WI 54805
(715) 357-3263
Grades: 3-4
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Almena, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Almena, WI include Barron Area Montessori School.
How many public schools are located in Almena?
1 public schools are located in Almena.
What percentage of students in Almena go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Almena are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Almena?
Almena public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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