Top 10 Best Dunn County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,794 students in Dunn County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunn County, WI are Oaklawn Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School and Wakanda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dunn County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Dunn County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oaklawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3798
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Wakanda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Pine Avenue E
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3898
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Mound View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
455 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5744
Grades: PK-4
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Tiffany Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
161 East St
Boyceville, WI 54725
(715) 643-3647
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Knapp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 South St
Knapp, WI 54749
(715) 665-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #77.
Elk Mound Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739
(715) 879-5595
Grades: 5-8
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Menomonie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
920 21st St S
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1673
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #99.
Downsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
N2681 460th St
Downsville, WI 54735
(715) 664-8546
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeland-dallas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Main St
Ridgeland, WI 54763
(715) 949-1445
Grades: PK-4
| 75 students
Rank: #1111.
River Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 24th Ave W
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-3987
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dunn County, WI

Dunn County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Academic Center-middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
N5639 200th St
Menomonie, WI 54751
(715) 232-1790
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dunn County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dunn County, WI include Oaklawn Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School and Wakanda Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dunn County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Dunn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn County?
Dunn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dunn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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