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Best Dunn County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,846 students in Dunn County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dunn County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dunn County, WI include Oaklawn Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School and Wakanda Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dunn County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Dunn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County?
Dunn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dunn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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