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Best Buffalo County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,883 students in Buffalo County, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 38 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Buffalo County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Buffalo County, WI are Gilmanton High School, Alma High School and Mondovi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Buffalo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmanton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Alma High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Mondovi Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Mondovi Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Mondovi High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3656
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Cochrane-fountain City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
W756 County Road Z
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: PK-4 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Gilmanton Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: 5-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Anthony Acres School
Charter School
S12115 State Road 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Buffalo County, WI include Gilmanton High School, Alma High School and Mondovi Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buffalo County?
11 public schools are located in Buffalo County.
What percentage of students in Buffalo County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Buffalo County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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