📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 10 Rated Districts in Grant County, WI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Platteville School District | Platteville | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #2 | Fennimore Community School District | Fennimore | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #3 | Lancaster Community School District | Lancaster | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #4 | River Ridge School District | Patch Grove | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #5 | Cuba City School District | Cuba City | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #6 | Cassville School District | Cassville | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #7 | Potosi School District | Potosi | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #8 | Riverdale School District | Muscoda | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #9 | Boscobel Area School District | Boscobel | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #10 | Southwestern Wisconsin School District | Hazel Green | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
Best School Districts in Grant County, Wisconsin (2026)
This page lists the 10 public school districts headquartered in Grant County, Wisconsin that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Forward Exam 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Wisconsin, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Grant County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Grant County, Wisconsin? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in Grant County, Wisconsin, the highest-rated is Platteville School District (Platteville), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 83rd percentile of Wisconsin districts on Forward Exam 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.