For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 971 students in Lancaster, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, WI are Winskill Elementary School, Lancaster Middle School and Lancaster High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lancaster, WI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winskill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
861 W Maple St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-4066
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-4066
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 E Elm St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
806 E Elm St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-2173
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-2173
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lancaster, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, WI include Winskill Elementary School, Lancaster Middle School and Lancaster High School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster, WI?
3 public schools are located in Lancaster, WI.
What percentage of students in Lancaster, WI go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster, WI?
Lancaster, WI public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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