For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,277 students in Buffalo County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo County, WI are Mondovi Elementary School, Alma Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buffalo County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mondovi Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mondovi Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
W756 County Road Z
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: PK-4 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Gilmanton Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: 5-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Buffalo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
S12115 State Hwy 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
W241 Linse Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: PK-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo County, WI include Mondovi Elementary School, Alma Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buffalo County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Buffalo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.