Best De Soto Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 335 students in De Soto, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in De Soto, WI are De Soto Middle School, De Soto High School and Prairie View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in De Soto, WI (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
De Soto Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0105
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
De Soto High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
E3245 County Road N
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-2227
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
De Soto Virtual School
Charter School
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in De Soto, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in De Soto, WI include De Soto Middle School, De Soto High School and Prairie View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in De Soto?
4 public schools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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