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Best Clayton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 256 students in Clayton, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Clayton, WI are Clayton Elementary School, Clayton Middle School and Clayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clayton, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Clayton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clayton, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Clayton, WI include Clayton Elementary School, Clayton Middle School and Clayton High School.
How many public schools are located in Clayton?
3 public schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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