For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 866 students in Westby, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Westby, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Westby, WI are Westby Elementary School, Westby Middle School and Westby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westby, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Westby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Westby, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Nelson St
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
Gr: PK-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Westby Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0200
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0200
Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Westby High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westby, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Westby, WI include Westby Elementary School, Westby Middle School and Westby High School.
How many public schools are located in Westby?
3 public schools are located in Westby.
What percentage of students in Westby go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Westby are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westby?
Westby public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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