For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,814 students in West Salem, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 316 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in West Salem, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Salem, WI are West Salem Elementary School, West Salem Middle School and West Salem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Salem, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in West Salem have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Salem, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Salem Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1662
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
West Salem Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 East Ave
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2090
Gr: 5-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
West Salem High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
490 N Mark St
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Salem, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in West Salem, WI include West Salem Elementary School, West Salem Middle School and West Salem High School.
How many public schools are located in West Salem?
3 public schools are located in West Salem.
What percentage of students in West Salem go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in West Salem are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem?
West Salem public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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