For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,303 students in Arcadia, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 150 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Arcadia, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Arcadia, WI are Arcadia Elementary School, Arcadia Middle School and Arcadia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcadia, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Arcadia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arcadia, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
358 E River St
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Gr: PK-4 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Fairfield Ave
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-7500
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-7500
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
756 Raider Dr
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arcadia, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Arcadia, WI include Arcadia Elementary School, Arcadia Middle School and Arcadia High School.
How many public schools are located in Arcadia?
3 public schools are located in Arcadia.
What percentage of students in Arcadia go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Arcadia are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arcadia?
Arcadia public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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