| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Prairie School District | Merrimac | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 2,720 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| River Valley School District | Plain | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,109 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wisconsin Dells School District | Lake Delton | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1,815 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Reedsburg School District | La Valle | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2,650 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Baraboo School District | Baraboo | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 2,701 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Weston School District | Hillpoint | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 252 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Sauk County compares
Together they enroll 11,247 students across 32 schools. The largest is Sauk Prairie School District with 2,720 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Sauk County, Wisconsin
Sauk County has 6 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sauk County is Sauk Prairie 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 Sauk County, WI?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Sauk 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 Sauk County, WI?
Of the districts serving Sauk County, Sauk Prairie School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 61st 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.