For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,841 students in 54656, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 190 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 54656, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54656, WI are Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta High Point School and Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54656 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54656, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54656, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovations Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta High Point School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Grades: 5-8
| 722 students
Rank: #55.
Sparta Montessori School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Southside Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Grades: PK-K
| 292 students
Rank: #77.
Sparta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
Rank: #88.
Herrman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Grades: 1-4
| 646 students
54656, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
429 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Grades: K-3
| 48 students
900 E Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3467
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3467
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Sparta Charter Prekindergarten (Closed 2020)
Charter School
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Grades: PK
| 139 students
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54656, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54656, WI include Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta High Point School and Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School.
How many public schools are located in 54656?
8 public schools are located in 54656.
What percentage of students in 54656 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 54656 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54656?
54656 public schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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