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Best Dunn County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,913 students in Dunn County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 272 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Dunn County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dunn County, WI are Oaklawn Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School and Wakanda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dunn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3798
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wakanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mound View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5744
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Tiffany Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
161 East St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Elk Mound Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5595
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 South St
Knapp, WI 54749
(715) 665-2131
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Menomonie Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
920 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1673
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Boyceville Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 Tiffany St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Main St
Ridgeland, WI 54763
(715) 949-1445
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Downsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
N2681 460th St
Downsville, WI 54735
(715) 664-8546
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Elk Mound High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
River Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 24th Ave W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3987
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Menomonie High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 5th St W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-2606
Gr: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Colfax High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Boyceville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 Tiffany St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
School District Of The Menomonie Area 4k
215 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1642
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dunn County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Dunn County, WI include Oaklawn Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School and Wakanda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dunn County?
17 public schools are located in Dunn County.
What percentage of students in Dunn County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Dunn County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County?
Dunn County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dunn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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