Monroe County Schools & Education
Monroe County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,796
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#62
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Monroe County
Measured School Summary
Monroe County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,796 per pupil, Monroe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Monroe 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
23 public schools and 3 districts 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #62 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
2.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,796
$317 below the state average
School coverage
23
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Monroe County has 23 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Monroe 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
Monroe 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
#62
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points below 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.
Sparta Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,841 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Cashton School District
Elementary and high visible
625 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
Elementary and high visible
576 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Sparta Area School District is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Monroe County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Monroe County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Monroe 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.
Community-Focused Education in Monroe County
Monroe County supports 23 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 6,989 students. The infrastructure consists of 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 6 high schools. This compact system ensures that local families have accessible education options close to home.
Sparta Area Leads District Enrollment
The Sparta Area School District is the county's largest, managing 8 schools and 2,841 students. Charter schools are especially prominent here, with 5 schools making up nearly 22% of the county's total public options. The Cashton and Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton districts provide smaller-scale alternatives for local families.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
Education in Monroe County is split between town and rural settings, featuring an intimate average school size of 304 students. Tomah High is the largest facility with 868 students, while schools like Herrman Elementary serve 646 children. This creates a learning environment where students often receive more individual attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Monroe County
Reported Enrollment
6,989
23 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
5
22% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Monroe County
Sparta Area School District
Cashton School District
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
23 Public Schools in Monroe 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 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomah High | Record | Tomah Area School District | Tomah, 54660Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 868 |
| Sparta High | Record | Sparta Area School District | Sparta, 54656Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 837 |
| Sparta Meadowview Middle | Record | Sparta Area School District | Sparta, 54656Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 722 |
| Tomah Middle | Record | Tomah Area School District | Tomah, 54660Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 676 |
| Herrman Elementary | Record | Sparta Area School District | Sparta, 54656Rural: Fringe | 1–4 | Primary | 646 |
| La Grange Elementary | Record | Tomah Area School District | Tomah, 54660Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 414 |
| Cashton Middle/High | Record | Cashton School District | Cashton, 54619Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 329 |
| Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary | Record | Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District | Ontario, 54651Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 310 |
| Cashton Elementary | Record | Cashton School District | Cashton, 54619Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 296 |
| Southside Early Learning Center | Record | Sparta Area School District | Sparta, 54656Rural: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 292 |
| Lemonweir Elementary | Record | Tomah Area School District | Tomah, 54660Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 290 |
| Brookwood High | Record | Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District | Ontario, 54651Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 266 |
| Miller Elementary | Record | Tomah Area School District | Tomah, 54660Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 250 |
| Sparta Montessori School | Record | Sparta Area School District | Sparta, 54656Town: Distant | PK–6 | Charter | 188 |
| Warrens Elementary | Record | Tomah Area School District | Warrens, 54666Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 133 |
| Wyeville Elementary | Record | Tomah Area School District | Wyeville, 54660Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 108 |
| Oakdale Elementary | Record | Tomah Area School District | Tomah, 54660Rural: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 78 |
| Innovations STEM Academy | Record | Sparta Area School District | Sparta, 54656Town: Distant | 6–8 | Charter | 68 |
| Tomah Area Montessori School | Record | Tomah Area School District | Tomah, 54660Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Charter | 66 |
| Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School | Record | Sparta Area School District | Sparta, 54656Town: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 47 |
Sparta Meadowview Middle
Sparta Area School District
Sparta, 54656 / Town: Distant
Herrman Elementary
Sparta Area School District
Sparta, 54656 / Rural: Fringe
La Grange Elementary
Tomah Area School District
Tomah, 54660 / Town: Distant
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
Ontario, 54651 / Rural: Remote
Cashton Elementary
Cashton School District
Cashton, 54619 / Rural: Distant
Southside Early Learning Center
Sparta Area School District
Sparta, 54656 / Rural: Fringe
Lemonweir Elementary
Tomah Area School District
Tomah, 54660 / Town: Distant
Brookwood High
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
Ontario, 54651 / Rural: Remote
Miller Elementary
Tomah Area School District
Tomah, 54660 / Town: Distant
Sparta Montessori School
Sparta Area School District
Sparta, 54656 / Town: Distant
Warrens Elementary
Tomah Area School District
Warrens, 54666 / Rural: Distant
Wyeville Elementary
Tomah Area School District
Wyeville, 54660 / Rural: Distant
Oakdale Elementary
Tomah Area School District
Tomah, 54660 / Rural: Distant
Innovations STEM Academy
Sparta Area School District
Sparta, 54656 / Town: Distant
Tomah Area Montessori School
Tomah Area School District
Tomah, 54660 / Rural: Fringe
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Sparta Area School District
Sparta, 54656 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,796
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Monroe County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Monroe County, Wisconsin?
Monroe County supports 23 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 6,989 students. The infrastructure consists of 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 6 high schools. This compact system ensures that local families have accessible education options close to home.
What are the major school districts in Monroe County, Wisconsin?
The Sparta Area School District is the county's largest, managing 8 schools and 2,841 students. Charter schools are especially prominent here, with 5 schools making up nearly 22% of the county's total public options. The Cashton and Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton districts provide smaller-scale alternatives for local families.
What is the school experience like in Monroe County?
Education in Monroe County is split between town and rural settings, featuring an intimate average school size of 304 students. Tomah High is the largest facility with 868 students, while schools like Herrman Elementary serve 646 children. This creates a learning environment where students often receive more 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.