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4 schools in Montello School District

Wisconsin · 571 students · 1 city

4 public K-12 schools, 571 students, one district. That is the Montello School District entry on the numbers, with a mix of 1 elementary and 2 high.

4-year change in Montello School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
571
-27 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Montello School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
53.4%#149 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
571#271 of 290#8,880 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#151 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.7:1#4 of 290#307 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
42.9%#88 of 289#5,168 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Montello School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 689 to 571 students (down 17%) and from 58 to 59 full-time teachers (up 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Montello School District

Montello School District operates 4 public schools across Wisconsin, collectively serveing roughly 571 students.

In terms of grade levels, Montello School District is made up of 1 elementary, 2 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

On a per-school basis, Montello School District runs about 143 students per school, 61% lower than the state mean of roughly 370.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Montello School District has shrank 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 598 students to 571.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Montello School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Montello School District?
Montello School District operates 4 public K-12 schools in Wisconsin, serving approximately 571 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Montello School District?
Montello School District includes 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Montello School District?
Forest Lane Community School is the largest public school in Montello School District by enrollment, with approximately 284 students.
What grade levels does Montello School District serve?
Montello School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
Are there charter schools in Montello School District?
2 of the 4 schools listed under Montello School District are charter schools.