For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 188 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 38% 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 and Black).
Best Public Schools in Butternut, WI (2025)
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 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Promethean Charter School
Charter School
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
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?
3 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 and Black).
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