For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 991 students in Lancaster, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, WI are Winskill Elementary School, Lancaster High School and Lancaster Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lancaster, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winskill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
861 W Maple St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-4066
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-4066
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
806 E Elm St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-2173
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 E Elm St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Lancaster, WI include Winskill Elementary School, Lancaster High School and Lancaster Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster?
3 public schools are located in Lancaster.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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