Best Schools in Monroe County, WI
Monroe County, WI has 50 public schools (13 high, 6 middle, 27 elementary) serving 12,942 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Monroe County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Monroe County, WI
The top high schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cashton Middle/high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cashton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 329 Students
2. Brookwood High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk-ontario-wilton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 266 Students
3. Bangor Middle/high
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 346 Students
4. Royall High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royall School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
5. Melrose-mindoro Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose-mindoro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
6. Hillsboro High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 271 Students
7. New Lisbon Junior High/high
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Lisbon School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
8. Tomah High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomah Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
9. Sparta High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 837 Students
10. Westby High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westby Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
Best Middle Schools in Monroe County, WI
The top middle schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westby Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westby Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
2. Innovations Stem Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Area School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
3. Royall Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royall School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 96 Students
4. Black River Falls Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Falls School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 348 Students
5. Tomah Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tomah Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 676 Students
6. Sparta Meadowview Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Sparta Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 722 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Monroe County, WI
The top elementary schools in Monroe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Royall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royall School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 150 Students
2. Bangor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangor School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
3. Melrose-mindoro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melrose-mindoro School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 427 Students
4. Tomah Area Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomah Area School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 66 Students
5. Cashton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cashton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
6. La Grange Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Tomah Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
7. Warrens Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomah Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
8. Westby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westby Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 283 Students
9. Herrman Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Area School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 646 Students
10. Hillsboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Monroe County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Monroe County, WI has a total population of 46,274 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Monroe 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 Monroe County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Monroe County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Monroe 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 Monroe County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Monroe County, WI
How many schools are in Monroe County, WI?
Monroe County, WI has 50 public schools: 13 high schools, 6 middle schools and 27 elementary schools, serving 12,942 students in total.
How do schools in Monroe County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in Monroe County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Monroe County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Monroe 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: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Monroe County
7 places in Monroe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (2)
- Tomah Area School District (12 schools)
- Sparta Area School District (8 schools)