For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 5,837 students in Trempealeau County, WI (there are , serving 386 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Trempealeau County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Trempealeau County, WI are Ettrick Elementary School, Trempealeau Elementary School and Osseo-fairchild Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trempealeau County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Trempealeau County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Trempealeau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ettrick Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22750 Washington St
Ettrick, WI 54627
(608) 525-4571
Ettrick, WI 54627
(608) 525-4571
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Trempealeau Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24231 5th St
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 534-6394
Trempealeau, WI 54661
(608) 534-6394
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Osseo-fairchild Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50851 East St
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Eleva-strum Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
W23597 Us-10
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2916
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2916
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19650 Prairie Ridge Ln
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-3500
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Blair-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Osseo-fairchild Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13025 15th St
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3196
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3196
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #88.
Whitehall Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #99.
Galesville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17151 French Rd
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2241
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #1010.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #1111.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #1212.
Galesville-ettrick-trempealeau High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17511 N Main
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2291
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
358 E River St
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Grades: PK-4
| 531 students
Rank: #1414.
Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Grades: 7-12
| 321 students
Rank: #1515.
Eleva-strum Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
W23597 Us-10
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #1616.
Osseo-fairchild High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50851 East St
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Osseo, WI 54758
(715) 597-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #1717.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Fairfield Ave
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-7500
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-7500
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1818.
Blair-taylor Middle/high
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-2525
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-2525
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Rank: #1919.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
756 Raider Dr
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #2020.
Eleva-strum High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
W23597 Us-10
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Strum, WI 54770
(715) 695-2696
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #2121.
Independence High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Trempealeau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
26237 W Mondovi St
Eleva, WI 54738
(715) 287-4217
Eleva, WI 54738
(715) 287-4217
Grades: 4-6
| 147 students
20873 College Ave
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2740
Galesville, WI 54630
(608) 582-2740
Grades: K
| 91 students
13118 Main St
Pigeon Falls, WI 54760
(715) 983-2241
Pigeon Falls, WI 54760
(715) 983-2241
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Soset Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Blair, WI 54616
(608) 989-9835
Grades: K-6
| 57 students
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Trempealeau County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Trempealeau County, WI include Ettrick Elementary School, Trempealeau Elementary School and Osseo-fairchild Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Trempealeau County?
21 public schools are located in Trempealeau County.
What percentage of students in Trempealeau County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Trempealeau County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Trempealeau County?
Trempealeau County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Trempealeau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Trempealeau County include: Independence Middle School vs. Arcadia Middle School, Whitehall Memorial Elementary School vs. Arcadia Elementary School, Independence High School vs. Arcadia High School
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