For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 9,366 students in Sauk County, WI (there are 16 private schools, serving 1,156 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Sauk County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Sauk County, WI are Lake Delton Elementary School, Grand Avenue Elementary School and Willson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Sauk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Sauk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Delton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 W Delavan St
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Grand Ave
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1900
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1900
Grades: 3-5
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Willson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3925
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Merrimac Community
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 School St
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 643-1995
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S4890 County Road I
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
North Freedom, WI 53951
(608) 522-4946
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tower Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
S9033 Denzer Rd
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1997
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1997
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #77.
West Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
Rank: #88.
River Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
660 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2556
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2556
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: #99.
Reedsburg Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 S Albert Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Ridge Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8942
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8942
Grades: 3-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1111.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1212.
River Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Varsity Blvd
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #1313.
River Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Grades: 1-4
| 283 students
Rank: #1414.
Webb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 N Webb Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8930
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8930
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1515.
Sauk Prairie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Maple St
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 643-5500
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 643-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1616.
Al Behrman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1717.
Pineview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1121 8th St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8932
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8932
Grades: PK-2
| 382 students
Rank: #1818.
Jack Young Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1531 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Baraboo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 917 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sauk Prairie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 9th St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-5900
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Rank: n/an/a
4k Community-based
Magnet School
401 Alexander Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8934
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative
Magnet School
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belc--renewal Head Start
Magnet School
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3905
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Elementary School
Magnet School
1200 Broadway St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1800
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-1800
Grades: PK-2
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Valley Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1370 Cherry St
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Grades: PK-K
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Elementary-kindergarten Center
Magnet School
707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3950
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
Sauk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baraboo Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
620 Commerce Ave
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Grades: K-2
| 36 students
E7995 School Rd
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 544-2273
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 544-2273
Grades: PK-2
| 118 students
E12654 County Road T
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3901
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
109 River St
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-7716
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-7716
Grades: K-3
| 23 students
S5864 State Road 23
Loganville, WI 53943
(608) 727-3401
Loganville, WI 53943
(608) 727-3401
Grades: K-3
| 30 students
360 School St 9584
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 493-2217
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 493-2217
Grades: K-5
| 55 students
1370 Cherry St
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
River Valley Elementary Studio School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
830 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
306 Elm St
Rock Springs, WI 53961
(608) 524-5132
Rock Springs, WI 53961
(608) 524-5132
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
420 Plum St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8936
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8936
Grades: PK-3
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sauk County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Sauk County, WI include Lake Delton Elementary School, Grand Avenue Elementary School and Willson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sauk County?
26 public schools are located in Sauk County.
What percentage of students in Sauk County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Sauk County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk County?
Sauk County public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Sauk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sauk County include: Sauk Prairie Middle School vs. Bridges Elementary School, Baraboo High School vs. Reedsburg Area High School, Reedsburg Area High School vs. Baraboo High School
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