For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 176 students in Butternut, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Butternut, WI are Butternut Elementary School and Butternut High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butternut, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Butternut have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Butternut, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butternut Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Butternut High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Butternut, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Butternut, WI include Butternut Elementary School and Butternut High School.
How many public schools are located in Butternut?
2 public schools are located in Butternut.
What is the racial composition of students in Butternut?
Butternut public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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