| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle School District | Argyle | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 293 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pecatonica Area School District | Blanchardville | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 391 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Black Hawk School District | Gratiot | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 359 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Belmont Community School District | Belmont | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 405 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Benton School District | Benton | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 224 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Darlington Community School District | Darlington | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 900 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shullsburg School District | Shullsburg | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 315 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lafayette County compares
Together they enroll 2,887 students across 18 schools. The largest is Darlington Community School District with 900 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County has 7 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lafayette County is Argyle School District (8/10). 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 Lafayette County, WI?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, WI?
Of the districts serving Lafayette County, Argyle School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th 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.