For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,883 students in Buffalo County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 60 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Buffalo County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo County, WI are Gilmanton High School, Mondovi Elementary School and Alma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Buffalo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmanton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Mondovi Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Alma Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Mondovi Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #66.
Alma High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #77.
Mondovi High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3656
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3656
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #88.
Cochrane-fountain City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Rank: #99.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W756 County Road Z
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: PK-4
| 46 students
Rank: #1010.
Gilmanton Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: 5-8
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anthony Acres School
Charter School
S12115 State Road 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Buffalo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S12115 State Hwy 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Grades: PK
| 84 students
W241 Linse Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Grades: PK-2
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Buffalo County, WI include Gilmanton High School, Mondovi Elementary School and Alma Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo County?
11 public schools are located in Buffalo County.
What percentage of students in Buffalo County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Buffalo County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Buffalo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Buffalo County include: Cochrane-fountain City High School vs. Alma High School, Alma High School vs. Cochrane-fountain City High School
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