For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,861 students in Lafayette County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette County, WI are Darlington Elementary Middle School, Black Hawk Elementary School and Argyle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lafayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darlington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11630 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Cross St
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Grades: 6-12
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
646 E Liberty St
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 732-5581
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 732-5581
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #77.
Shullsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #88.
Shullsburg Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #99.
Argyle Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #1010.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Lafayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Po Box 303
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lafayette County, WI include Darlington Elementary Middle School, Black Hawk Elementary School and Argyle Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lafayette County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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