For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 339 students in Potosi, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Potosi, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Potosi, WI are Potosi Elementary School, Potosi High School and Potosi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potosi, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Potosi have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Potosi, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Potosi High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Potosi Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Potosi, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Potosi, WI include Potosi Elementary School, Potosi High School and Potosi Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Potosi?
3 public schools are located in Potosi.
What percentage of students in Potosi go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Potosi are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Potosi?
Potosi public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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