Top Rankings
Potosi School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 339 students in Potosi School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Potosi School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (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
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
339 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Potosi School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.4%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 1993–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
96%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,044 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,298 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,044
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,298
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Potosi School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Potosi High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Potosi Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potosi School District?
Potosi School District manages 3 public schools serving 339 students.
What is the rank of Potosi School District?
Potosi School District is ranked #225 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Potosi School District?
96% of Potosi School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potosi School District?
Potosi School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Potosi School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,298 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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