For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,277 students in Buffalo County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo County, WI are Mondovi Elementary School, Alma Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Buffalo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mondovi Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3645
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4171
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mondovi Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3457
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
W756 County Road Z
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: PK-4 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Gilmanton Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: 5-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Anthony Acres School
Charter School
S12115 State Road 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo County, WI include Mondovi Elementary School, Alma Elementary School and Cochrane-fountain City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buffalo County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Buffalo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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