Best Schools in Dunn County, WI
Dunn County, WI has 46 public schools (13 high, 11 middle, 20 elementary) serving 14,791 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Dunn County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dunn County, WI
The top high schools in Dunn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colfax High
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Projected Test Scores
Colfax School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
2. Durand Middle/high
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Durand-arkansaw School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 521 Students
3. Memorial High
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Eau Claire Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1552 Students
4. Prairie Farm High
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Prairie Farm Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
5. Elk Mound High
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Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
6. Chetek-weyerhaeuser High
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Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
7. Menomonie High
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Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1011 Students
8. Glenwood City High
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Glenwood City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
9. Elmwood High
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Elmwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
10. Boyceville High
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Boyceville Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dunn County, WI
The top middle schools in Dunn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmwood Middle
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Elmwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 83 Students
2. Elk Mound Middle
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Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
3. Prairie Farm Middle
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Prairie Farm Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 90 Students
4. Clear Lake Junior High
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Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 100 Students
5. Menomonie Middle
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Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
6. Boyceville Middle
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Boyceville Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 103 Students
7. Delong Middle
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Eau Claire Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
8. Glenwood City Middle
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Glenwood City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 136 Students
9. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Middle
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Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
10. Bloomer Middle
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Bloomer School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dunn County, WI
The top elementary schools in Dunn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mound View Elementary
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Elk Mound Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 493 Students
2. Tiffany Creek Elementary
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Boyceville Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Oaklawn Elementary
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Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
4. Knapp Elementary
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Menomonie Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 92 Students
5. Colfax Elementary
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Colfax School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
6. Elmwood Elementary
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Elmwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 138 Students
7. Chetek-weyerhaeuser Roselawn Elementary
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Chetek-weyerhaeuser Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
8. Caddie Woodlawn Elementary
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Durand-arkansaw School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
9. Putnam Heights Elementary
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Eau Claire Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
10. Bloomer Elementary
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Bloomer School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 498 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dunn County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dunn County, WI has a total population of 45,440 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dunn County, 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 Dunn County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dunn County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dunn County, 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 Dunn County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dunn County, WI
How many schools are in Dunn County, WI?
Dunn County, WI has 46 public schools: 13 high schools, 11 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 14,791 students in total.
How do schools in Dunn County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Dunn County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Dunn County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dunn County?
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: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dunn County
7 places in Dunn County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Menomonie (5)
- Boyceville (3)
- Elk Mound (3)
- Colfax (2)
- Downsville (1)
- Knapp (1)
- Ridgeland (1)
School districts (3)
- Menomonie Area School District (8 schools)
- Boyceville Community School District (3 schools)
- Elk Mound Area School District (3 schools)