For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,349 students in Mauston, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 126 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Mauston, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mauston, WI are Mauston High School, Olson Middle School and Mauston Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mauston, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Mauston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Mauston, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
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 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
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: 6-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mauston, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Mauston, WI include Mauston High School, Olson Middle School and Mauston Montessori Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Mauston?
7 public schools are located in Mauston.
What percentage of students in Mauston go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Mauston are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mauston?
Mauston 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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