For the 2026 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: 2-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Black River Falls Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Diploma Drive
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-5315
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
720 Forrest St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9406
Gr: PK-1 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 36% (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: Melrose-mindoro Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Red Creek Elementary School
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