For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 866 students in Westby, WI (there are , serving 42 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Westby, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Westby, WI are Westby Elementary School, Westby Middle School and Westby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westby, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Westby 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 and Black).
Best Public Schools in Westby, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
122 Nelson St
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0500
Grades: PK-4
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Westby Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0200
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-0200
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Westby High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westby, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Westby, WI include Westby Elementary School, Westby Middle School and Westby High School.
How many public schools are located in Westby?
3 public schools are located in Westby.
What percentage of students in Westby go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Westby are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westby?
Westby 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 and Black).
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