For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,554 students in Sparta, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sparta, WI are Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Montessori School and Herrman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sparta, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Herrman Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Gr: 1-4 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 5-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sparta, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sparta, WI include Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Montessori School and Herrman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sparta?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.