Pecatonica Area School District

704 Cross St
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Pecatonica Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 369 students in Pecatonica Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Pecatonica Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
369 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pecatonica Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#53 out of 447 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

58%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

50-54%
38%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

50-54%
44%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data

(2022-23)
19.3%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.54

Showing 2008–2023. View full 33-year historical data

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
96%
66%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,859 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,350 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,725 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending
$8 MM
$15,218 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Revenue / Student
$22,859
$19,507

Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Spending / Student
$22,350
$18,878

Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data

Best Pecatonica Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 School Rd
Hollandale, WI 53544
(608) 523-4283
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
704 Cross St
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pecatonica Area School District?
Pecatonica Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 369 students.
What is the rank of Pecatonica Area School District?
Pecatonica Area School District is ranked #61 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pecatonica Area School District?
96% of Pecatonica Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pecatonica Area School District?
Pecatonica Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Pecatonica Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,350 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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