For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,815 students in Jackson County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, WI are Melrose-mindoro Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Red Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melrose-mindoro Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
N181 State Hwy 108
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Melrose, WI 54642
(608) 488-2201
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 E Pearl St
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Merrillan, WI 54754
(715) 333-2911
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Red Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 County Road A
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-7155
Grades: 2-5
| 458 students
Rank: #44.
Black River Falls Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Pierce St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 Forrest St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Grades: PK-1
| 304 students
Jackson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 N 4th St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4324
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
411 Gebhardt Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5125
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5125
Grades: 4-5
| 238 students
124 S School St
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Alma Center, WI 54611
(715) 964-5311
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, WI include Melrose-mindoro Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Red Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Red Creek Elementary School, Melrose-mindoro Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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