For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 4,853 students in Grant County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, WI are River Ridge Elementary School, Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Grades: PK-4
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Fairplay St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W Camp St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4050
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4050
Grades: 1-4
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Cuba City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 W Roosevelt St
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-2174
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-2174
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Winskill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
861 W Maple St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-4066
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-4066
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Iowa-grant Elementary Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
498 County Road Ig
Livingston, WI 53554
(608) 943-6313
Livingston, WI 53554
(608) 943-6313
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Cassville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 Crawford St
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5307
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5307
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cuba City Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 N School St
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-8888
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-8888
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fennimore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
830 Madison St
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3285
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3285
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
| 165 students
Rank: #1111.
Platteville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 424 students
Rank: #1212.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Boscobel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Buchanan St
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4165
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4165
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
Rank: #1515.
Fennimore Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 7th St
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3245
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3245
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #1616.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 E Elm St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 235 students
Rank: #1717.
Boscobel Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Brindley St
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4161
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4161
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #1818.
Potosi Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #1919.
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Academy
Alternative School
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Grant County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Brindley St
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4161
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
518 W Roosevelt St
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-2174
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-2174
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Po Box 280
Dickeyville, WI 53808
(608) 568-7762
Dickeyville, WI 53808
(608) 568-7762
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
155 W Lewis St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4030
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4030
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
1300 Industrial Dr
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3276
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3276
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, WI include River Ridge Elementary School, Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary School and Westview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grant County?
20 public elementary schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Grant County include: Lancaster Middle School vs. Platteville Middle School, Westview Elementary School vs. Cuba City Elementary School, Platteville Middle School vs. Lancaster Middle School
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