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Best Schools in Colfax, WI
Colfax, WI has 21 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,177 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Colfax meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colfax, WI
The top high schools in Colfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colfax High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Elk Mound High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Chetek-weyerhaeuser High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
4. Menomonie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students
5. Boyceville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyceville Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
6. Chippewa Falls High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
7. Bloomer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomer School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 426 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colfax, WI
The top middle schools in Colfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Mound Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
2. Menomonie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
3. Boyceville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyceville Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 103 Students
4. Chippewa Falls Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
5. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
6. Bloomer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomer School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colfax, WI
The top elementary schools in Colfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mound View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 493 Students
2. Tiffany Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyceville Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Oaklawn Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
4. Colfax Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colfax School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
5. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
6. Bloomer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomer School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 498 Students
7. Wakanda Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
8. Hillcrest Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colfax, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colfax, WI has a total population of 4,392 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colfax, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Colfax, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colfax, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colfax, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Colfax, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colfax, WI
How many schools are in Colfax, WI?
Colfax, WI has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,177 students in total.
How do schools in Colfax perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Colfax score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Colfax meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colfax?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
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- Actual: 41%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Colfax
2 of 2 schools in Colfax carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Colfax. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.