For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,921 students in Mc Farland, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Mc Farland, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Farland, WI are Waubesa Intermediate, Indian Mound Middle School and Mcfarland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Farland, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Mc Farland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mc Farland, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waubesa Intermediate
(Math: 64% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5605 Red Oak Trl
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-7667
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-7667
Gr: 3-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Indian Mound Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6330 Exchange St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8980
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Mcfarland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5103 Farwell St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3166
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Insight School Of Wisconsin High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Wisconsin Virtual 4K-8 (WIVA)
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Dale-curtin Dr
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-9482
Gr: PK-8 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
6009 Johnson St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-4602
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-4602
Gr: PK | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
6009 Johnson St
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3146
Mc Farland, WI 53558
(608) 838-3146
Gr: PK-2 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mc Farland, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Farland, WI include Waubesa Intermediate, Indian Mound Middle School and Mcfarland High School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Farland?
9 public schools are located in Mc Farland.
What percentage of students in Mc Farland go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Mc Farland are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Farland?
Mc Farland public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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