For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,356 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 Grayside Elementary 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 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Mauston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Mauston, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mauston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Grayside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5616
Grades: 3-5
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Mauston Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Rank: #55.
Ilead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lemonweir Academy
Charter School
510 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-5451
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
512 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-1828
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Mauston, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
508 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-6603
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
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 Grayside Elementary 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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