For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 314 students in Potosi, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Potosi, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Potosi, WI are Potosi Elementary School, Potosi High School and Potosi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potosi, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Potosi have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Potosi, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Potosi High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Potosi Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Potosi, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Potosi, WI include Potosi Elementary School, Potosi High School and Potosi Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Potosi?
3 public schools are located in Potosi.
What percentage of students in Potosi go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Potosi are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Potosi?
Potosi public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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