For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 5,956 students in Trempealeau County, WI (there are 10 private schools, serving 399 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Trempealeau County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Trempealeau County, WI are Ettrick Elementary School, Trempealeau Elementary School and Osseo-fairchild Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trempealeau County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Trempealeau County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Trempealeau County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ettrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22750 Washington St
Ettrick, WI 54627
(608) 525-4571
Ettrick, WI 54627
(608) 525-4571
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Trempealeau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24231 5th St
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 534-6394
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 534-6394
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Osseo-fairchild Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50851 East St
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #44.
Eleva-strum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
W23597 Us-10
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2916
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2916
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19650 Prairie Ridge Ln
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-3500
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Blair-taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Osseo-fairchild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13025 15th St
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3196
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3196
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Whitehall Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
Galesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17151 French Rd
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2241
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1010.
Independence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #1111.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #1212.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17511 N Main
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2291
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #1313.
Arcadia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
358 E River St
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Grades: PK-4
| 529 students
Rank: #1414.
Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1515.
Eleva-strum Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
W23597 Us-10
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #1616.
Osseo-fairchild High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50851 East St
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #1717.
Arcadia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Fairfield Ave
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-7500
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-7500
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
Rank: #1818.
Blair-taylor Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-2525
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-2525
Grades: 6-12
| 327 students
Rank: #1919.
Arcadia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
756 Raider Dr
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #2020.
Eleva-strum High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
W23597 Us-10
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #2121.
Independence High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Trempealeau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
26237 W Mondovi St
Eleva, WI 54738
(715) 287-4217
Eleva, WI 54738
(715) 287-4217
Grades: 4-6
| 147 students
20873 College Ave
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2740
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2740
Grades: K
| 91 students
13118 Main St
Pigeon Falls, WI 54760
(715) 983-2241
Pigeon Falls, WI 54760
(715) 983-2241
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Soset Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Grades: K-6
| 57 students
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Trempealeau County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Trempealeau County, WI include Ettrick Elementary School, Trempealeau Elementary School and Osseo-fairchild Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Trempealeau County?
21 public schools are located in Trempealeau County.
What percentage of students in Trempealeau County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Trempealeau County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Trempealeau County?
Trempealeau County public schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Trempealeau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Trempealeau County include: Whitehall Memorial Elementary School vs. Arcadia Elementary School, Independence High School vs. Arcadia High School, Independence Middle School vs. Arcadia Middle School
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