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Best Vernon County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 2,690 students in Vernon County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernon County, WI are Viroqua Area Montessori School, Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School and Westby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Vernon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4420
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Westby Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
122 Nelson St
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
Gr: PK-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Stoddard Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Cottage St
Stoddard, WI 54658
(608) 457-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Westby Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0200
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Viroqua Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Gr: 5-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Viroqua Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 N Education Ave
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Coon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Lien St
Coon Valley, WI 54623
(608) 452-3143
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
853 Hillsborough Ave
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
La Farge Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
777 School Rd
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
De Soto Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0105
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
E3245 County Road N
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-2227
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
La Farge Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
De Soto Virtual School
Charter School
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Kickapoo Valley Forest School
Charter School
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 639-0569
Gr: PK-3 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernon County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernon County, WI include Viroqua Area Montessori School, Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School and Westby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vernon County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Vernon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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