For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,794 students in Sparta, WI (there are , serving 190 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Sparta, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, WI are Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School and Sparta Meadowview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Sparta, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Grades: 5-8
| 706 students
Rank: #44.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Southside Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Grades: PK-K
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Sparta High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Grades: 9-12
| 854 students
Rank: #77.
Herrman Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Grades: 1-4
| 604 students
Sparta, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
429 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Grades: K-3
| 48 students
900 E Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3467
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3467
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Sparta Charter Prekindergarten (Closed 2020)
Charter School
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Grades: PK
| 139 students
Sparta High Point School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
506 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3481
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sparta, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, WI include Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School and Sparta Meadowview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sparta?
7 public schools are located in Sparta.
What percentage of students in Sparta go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Sparta are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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