For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 951 students in Amherst, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Amherst, WI are Amherst Elementary School, Amherst Middle School and Amherst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Amherst, WI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Grades: 5-8
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Amherst High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Amherst, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Wisconsin Virtual School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amherst, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Amherst, WI include Amherst Elementary School, Amherst Middle School and Amherst High School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst, WI?
3 public schools are located in Amherst, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst, WI?
Amherst, WI public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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