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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Sauk County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 9,275 students in Sauk County, WI (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,046 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Sauk County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sauk County, WI are Grand Avenue Elementary School, Merrimac Community and Willson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Sauk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sauk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 Grand Ave
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1900
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Merrimac Community
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 School St
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Willson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8942
Gr: 3-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
660 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2556
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Lake Delton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 W Delavan St
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Tower Rock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
S9033 Denzer Rd
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1997
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Gr: PK-2 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
North Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
S4890 County Road I
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Reedsburg Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 S Albert Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Gr: 9-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
River Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Varsity Blvd
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Al Behrman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
830 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Gr: 1-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
707 N Webb Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8930
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Sauk Prairie Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Maple St
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 643-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Jack Young Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1531 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8932
Gr: PK-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Sauk Prairie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 9th St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2020.
Baraboo High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
4k Community-based
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Gr: PK | 37 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Belc--renewal Head Start
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Elementary School
1200 Broadway St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1800
Gr: PK-2 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
River Valley Early Learning Center
1370 Cherry St
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
West Elementary-kindergarten Center
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sauk County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Sauk County, WI include Grand Avenue Elementary School, Merrimac Community and Willson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sauk County?
26 public schools are located in Sauk County.
What percentage of students in Sauk County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Sauk County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk County?
Sauk County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sauk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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