For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,593 students in Marquette County, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Marquette County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Marquette County, WI are Endeavor Elementary School, Montello Virtual Charter School and Forest Lane Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Marquette County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Endeavor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
414 Church St
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Grades: K-5
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Montello Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Lane Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2128
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Westfield Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
N7046 County Road M
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Westfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
329 Hawk Ln
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2224
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2224
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Oxford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Franklin Ave
Oxford, WI 53952
(608) 586-5131
Oxford, WI 53952
(608) 586-5131
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #77.
Westfield Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N7046 County Road M
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2141
Grades: 7-8
| 164 students
Rank: #88.
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2499
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2499
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #99.
Montello Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Forest Ln
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2126
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 256 students
Marquette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
W8516 Highway X
Briggsville, WI 53920
(608) 981-2341
Briggsville, WI 53920
(608) 981-2341
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
114 East Park St
Neshkoro, WI 54960
(920) 293-4219
Neshkoro, WI 54960
(920) 293-4219
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marquette County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Marquette County, WI include Endeavor Elementary School, Montello Virtual Charter School and Forest Lane Community School.
How many public schools are located in Marquette County?
9 public schools are located in Marquette County.
What percentage of students in Marquette County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Marquette County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?
Marquette County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marquette County include: Montello Junior/senior High School vs. Westfield Area High School, Westfield Area High School vs. Montello Junior/senior High School, High Marq Environmental Charter School vs. Westfield Area High School
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