| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma School District | Alma | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 238 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Durand School District | Nelson | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 999 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cochrane-Fountain City School District | Cochrane | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 560 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mondovi School District | Mondovi | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 962 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gilmanton School District | Gilmanton | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 135 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Buffalo County compares
Together they enroll 2,894 students across 13 schools. The largest is Durand School District with 999 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Buffalo County has 5 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Buffalo County is Alma School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Wisconsin. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Buffalo County, WI?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Buffalo County, WI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Buffalo County, WI?
Of the districts serving Buffalo County, Alma School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among Wisconsin school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Wisconsin reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Wisconsin only, never across state lines.