For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 622 students in Amherst, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, WI are Amherst Middle School and Amherst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Amherst, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Amherst, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Wisconsin Virtual School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amherst, WI include Amherst Middle School and Amherst Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amherst?
2 public elementary schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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