For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,379 students in Monroe County, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 388 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, WI are Innovations Stem Academy, Tomah Area Montessori School and Robert Kupper Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Gr: PK-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Townline Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Warrens Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 Main St
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Cashton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 Front St
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Straw St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Cashton Middle/high
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Coe St
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-5131
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-5131
Gr: 6-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Wyeville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Tomah Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7826
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7826
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lemonweir Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 N Glendale Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Tomah Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 Hollister Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7885
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7885
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Southside Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Gr: PK-K | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Herrman Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Gr: 1-4 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
813 Oak Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7026
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7026
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 5-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Tomah High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Lincoln Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7358
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7358
Gr: 9-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1818.
Sparta High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
217 S Oakwood St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
129 W Clifton
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Gr: K-3 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 9%
429 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Gr: K-3
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Gr: K-3 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Sparta Charter Prekindergarten (Closed 2020)
Charter School
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Sparta High Point School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
506 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Monroe County, WI include Innovations Stem Academy, Tomah Area Montessori School and Robert Kupper Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
20 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Monroe County include: Sparta Meadowview Middle School vs. Tomah Middle School, Sparta High School vs. Tomah High School, Tomah Middle School vs. Sparta Meadowview Middle School
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