For the 2026 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 1-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Academy
Alternative School
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 36% (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, Platteville Middle School vs. Lancaster Middle School, Westview Elementary School vs. Cuba City Elementary School
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