Tomah Area School District

129 W Clifton St
Tomah, WI 54660-2507
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,030 students in Tomah Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Tomah Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
3,030 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tomah Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 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 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#354 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
40%
32%
38%
44%
44%
89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.53
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
83%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,680 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,550
$17,038
Spending / Student
$13,680
$17,011

Best Tomah Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Robert Kupper Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1310 Townline Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7020
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Warrens Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
409 Main St
Warrens, WI 54666
(608) 374-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Straw St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7057
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Camp Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
81 Junction St
Camp Douglas, WI 54618
(608) 374-7091
Gr: 2-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Wyeville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 W Tomah Rd
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7826
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Lemonweir Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 N Glendale Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7847
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Tomah Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Hollister Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7885
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Oak Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7026
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Tomah High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Lincoln Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7358
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
217 S Oakwood St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7081
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
129 W Clifton
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-7027
Gr: PK | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tomah Area School District?
Tomah Area School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,030 students.
What is the rank of Tomah Area School District?
Tomah Area School District is ranked #358 out of 443 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tomah Area School District?
83% of Tomah Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tomah Area School District?
Tomah Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Tomah Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,680 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,030 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 89% (Top 30% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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