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Best Marquette County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,550 students in Marquette County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 96 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Marquette County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marquette County, WI are Endeavor Elementary School, Forest Lane Community School and Westfield Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette 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 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Marquette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
414 Church St
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Forest Lane Community School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Westfield Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
N7046 County Road M
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Montello Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 S Franklin Ave
Oxford, WI 53952
(608) 586-5131
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
329 Hawk Ln
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2224
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Westfield Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
N7046 County Road M
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Montello Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-7617
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Marquette County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Marquette County, WI include Endeavor Elementary School, Forest Lane Community School and Westfield Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Marquette County?
9 public schools are located in Marquette County.
What percentage of students in Marquette County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Marquette County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?
Marquette County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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