For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 3,563 students in Juneau County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 214 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Juneau County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Juneau County, WI are Wonewoc-center Elementary School, Wonewoc-center High School and Mauston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Juneau County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Juneau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wonewoc-center Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wonewoc-center High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mauston High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Camp Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
81 Junction St
Camp Douglas, WI 54618
(608) 374-7091
Camp Douglas, WI 54618
(608) 374-7091
Gr: 2-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
N-vision Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 1-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Grayside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Gr: 3-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Necedah Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Royall Intermediate
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 463-7133
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 463-7133
Gr: 4-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Royall Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Gr: PK-3 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Wonewoc-center Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Lyndon Station Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hoehn Dr
Lyndon Station, WI 53944
(608) 666-2341
Lyndon Station, WI 53944
(608) 666-2341
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
New Lisbon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Forest St
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
N-gage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Necedah Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Necedah High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
New Lisbon Junior High/high
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Forest St
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Royall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2020.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 92:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
New Lisbon Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2000 Progress Dr
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-6400
New Lisbon, WI 53950
(608) 562-6400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Wonewoc-center Virtual Academy
Charter School
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Juneau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1801 S Main St
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Juneau County Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
N11003 17th Ave
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Necedah, WI 54646
(608) 565-7494
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1501 Academy St
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Elroy, WI 53929
(608) 462-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Juneau County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Juneau County, WI include Wonewoc-center Elementary School, Wonewoc-center High School and Mauston High School.
How many public schools are located in Juneau County?
24 public schools are located in Juneau County.
What percentage of students in Juneau County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Juneau County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau County?
Juneau County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Juneau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Juneau County include: Necedah Elementary School vs. New Lisbon Elementary School, New Lisbon Elementary School vs. Necedah Elementary School, Necedah High School vs. New Lisbon Junior High/high
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