For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 4,098 students in Trempealeau County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trempealeau County, WI are Ettrick Elementary School, Trempealeau Elementary School and Osseo-fairchild Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trempealeau County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Trempealeau County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Trempealeau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ettrick Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22750 Washington St
Ettrick, WI 54627
(608) 525-4571
Ettrick, WI 54627
(608) 525-4571
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Trempealeau Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24231 5th St
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 534-6394
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 534-6394
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Osseo-fairchild Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50851 East St
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19650 Prairie Ridge Ln
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-3500
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Eleva-strum Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
W23597 Us-10
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2916
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2916
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Galesville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17151 French Rd
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2241
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Osseo-fairchild Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13025 15th St
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3196
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3196
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Blair-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Whitehall Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Eleva-strum Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
W23597 Us-10
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
358 E River St
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Gr: PK-4 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Fairfield Ave
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-7500
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-7500
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Blair-taylor Middle/high
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-2525
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-2525
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Trempealeau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 1
Eleva, WI 54738
(715) 878-4372
Eleva, WI 54738
(715) 878-4372
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 1%
26237 W Mondovi St
Eleva, WI 54738
(715) 287-4217
Eleva, WI 54738
(715) 287-4217
Gr: 4-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
20873 College Ave
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2740
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2740
Gr: K | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
13118 Main St
Pigeon Falls, WI 54760
(715) 983-2241
Pigeon Falls, WI 54760
(715) 983-2241
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Soset Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Gr: K-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Trempealeau County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trempealeau County, WI include Ettrick Elementary School, Trempealeau Elementary School and Osseo-fairchild Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Trempealeau County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Trempealeau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Trempealeau County?
Trempealeau County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Trempealeau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Trempealeau County include: Independence Middle School vs. Arcadia Middle School, Whitehall Memorial Elementary School vs. Arcadia Elementary School, Independence Elementary School vs. Arcadia Elementary School
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