For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,550 students in Marquette County, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Marquette County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marquette County, WI are Endeavor Elementary School, Forest Lane Community School and Westfield Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Marquette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
414 Church St
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Gr: K-5 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Forest Lane Community School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Westfield Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
N7046 County Road M
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Montello Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Franklin Ave
Oxford, WI 53952
(608) 586-5131
Oxford, WI 53952
(608) 586-5131
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
329 Hawk Ln
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2224
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2224
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Westfield Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N7046 County Road M
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Gr: 7-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Montello Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marquette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
W8516 Highway X
Briggsville, WI 53920
(608) 981-2341
Briggsville, WI 53920
(608) 981-2341
Gr: K-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marquette County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Marquette County, WI include Endeavor Elementary School, Forest Lane Community School and Westfield Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Marquette County?
9 public schools are located in Marquette County.
What percentage of students in Marquette County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Marquette County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?
Marquette County public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marquette County include: Montello Junior/senior High School vs. Westfield Area High School, Westfield Area High School vs. Montello Junior/senior High School, High Marq Environmental Charter School vs. Westfield Area High School
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