Marquette County Schools & Education
Marquette County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,358
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#23
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marquette County
Measured School Summary
Marquette County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 92.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Marquette County spends $8,358 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Marquette County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #23 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
92.3%
0.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,358
$245 above the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Marquette County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Marquette County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Choice-program county
Marquette County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#23
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Montello School District
Elementary and high visible
593 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Montello School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Marquette County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Marquette County, Wisconsin
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Montello and Westfield Leading the Way
The Montello School District is a key player, managing four schools and serving 593 students. Interestingly, 22.2% of the county's schools are charter institutions, offering families specialized educational choices. These charter options provide a significant degree of flexibility for a smaller county.
Exclusively Rural and Personal
Every school in Marquette County is classified as rural, reflecting the area's peaceful, open-country character. Westfield Elementary is the largest school with 336 students, while most schools maintain a very small average size of 177. Students here benefit from small classes and a high degree of individual attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Marquette County
Reported Enrollment
1,593
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
2
22% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Marquette County
Montello School District
9 Public Schools in Marquette County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Elementary | Record | Westfield School District | Westfield, 53964Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 336 |
| Westfield Area High | Record | Westfield School District | Westfield, 53964Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 291 |
| Forest Lane Community School | Record | Montello School District | Montello, 53949Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 268 |
| Montello Junior/Senior High | Record | Montello School District | Montello, 53949Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 256 |
| Westfield Area Middle | Record | Westfield School District | Westfield, 53964Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 164 |
| Oxford Elementary | Record | Westfield School District | Oxford, 53952Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 142 |
| Endeavor Elementary | Record | Portage Community School District | Endeavor, 53930Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 67 |
| Montello Virtual Charter School | Record | Montello School District | Montello, 53949Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Charter | 36 |
| High Marq Environmental Charter School | Record | Montello School District | Montello, 53949Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Charter | 33 |
Westfield Elementary
Westfield School District
Westfield, 53964 / Rural: Remote
Westfield Area High
Westfield School District
Westfield, 53964 / Rural: Remote
Forest Lane Community School
Montello School District
Montello, 53949 / Rural: Remote
Montello Junior/Senior High
Montello School District
Montello, 53949 / Rural: Remote
Westfield Area Middle
Westfield School District
Westfield, 53964 / Rural: Remote
Oxford Elementary
Westfield School District
Oxford, 53952 / Rural: Remote
Endeavor Elementary
Portage Community School District
Endeavor, 53930 / Rural: Distant
Montello Virtual Charter School
Montello School District
Montello, 53949 / Rural: Remote
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Montello School District
Montello, 53949 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,358
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Marquette County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What are the major school districts in Marquette County, Wisconsin?
The Montello School District is a key player, managing four schools and serving 593 students. Interestingly, 22.2% of the county's schools are charter institutions, offering families specialized educational choices. These charter options provide a significant degree of flexibility for a smaller county.
What is the school experience like in Marquette County?
Every school in Marquette County is classified as rural, reflecting the area's peaceful, open-country character. Westfield Elementary is the largest school with 336 students, while most schools maintain a very small average size of 177. Students here benefit from small classes and a high degree of individual attention.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.