For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 515 students in Fountain City, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Fountain City, WI are Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain City, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Fountain City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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).
Best Public Schools in Fountain City, WI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fountain City, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Fountain City, WI include Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City High School.
How many public schools are located in Fountain City?
2 public schools are located in Fountain City.
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain City?
Fountain City 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).
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