For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 392 students in Cornell, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Cornell, WI are Cornell Elementary School, Cornell Middle School and Cornell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cornell, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Cornell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cornell, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 S 4th St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Cornell Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Bridge St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Cornell High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
708 Bridge St
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Cornell, WI 54732
(715) 861-6947
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cornell, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Cornell, WI include Cornell Elementary School, Cornell Middle School and Cornell High School.
How many public schools are located in Cornell?
3 public schools are located in Cornell.
What is the racial composition of students in Cornell?
Cornell public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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