For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 868 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 39% 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).
Best Public Schools in Westby, WI (2026)
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 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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).
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