For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,473 students in Lake Mills, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 696 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Lake Mills, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Mills, WI are Lake Mills Elementary School, Lake Mills Middle School and Lake Mills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Mills, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Lake Mills have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Mills, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 E Pine St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2338
Gr: PK-4 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lake Mills Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 College St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2358
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2358
Gr: 5-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lake Mills High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Catlin Dr
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Mills, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Mills, WI include Lake Mills Elementary School, Lake Mills Middle School and Lake Mills High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Mills?
3 public schools are located in Lake Mills.
What percentage of students in Lake Mills go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Lake Mills are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Mills?
Lake Mills public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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