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Elementary Schools in Viroqua Area School District


At a glance
DistrictViroqua Area School District117th of 426 Wisconsin districtsFull district overview →
2
Schools
423
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedViroqua Area Montessori School77th of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools
Biggest riser
Viroqua Elementary up 216 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Viroqua Area School District in Wisconsin is home to two elementary schools: Viroqua Elementary and Viroqua Area Montessori School. While both serve elementary-aged students, the Viroqua Area Montessori School stands out as the higher-performing institution in the district.

The Viroqua Area Montessori School consistently earns higher state-wide rankings, with a 77 out of 1,044 ranking for the 2024-2025 school year compared to Viroqua Elementary's 374 ranking. Additionally, the Montessori school boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, while Viroqua Elementary has a 3-star rating. Across all grade levels and subject areas, the Viroqua Area Montessori School demonstrates significantly higher proficiency rates on the Forward Exam than both Viroqua Elementary and the district as a whole.

Despite spending less per student and having a higher student-teacher ratio, the Viroqua Area Montessori School outperforms its counterpart. This suggests the Montessori teaching approach and school model may be contributing to the higher academic achievement. Additionally, the Montessori school has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, which may also be a factor in the performance gap. Overall, the Viroqua Area Montessori School stands out as an exemplary elementary school within the district, providing valuable insights into effective educational practices and the potential benefits of alternative school models.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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