Excellent
#221 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 11% in state
Granite Ridge School
Elementary School · Monona Grove School District · Cottage Grove, WI
A Monona Grove School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Granite Ridge School 4500 Buss Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
- Math 56% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Granite Ridge School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2022, reaching 56% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 8 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Granite Ridge School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average567/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottage Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,808
Median home value
$402,500
Median rent
$1,531/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Elvehjem ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 292 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monona Grove School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Granite Ridge School is listed in Monona Grove School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Granite Ridge School
Granite Ridge School is a public elementary school in Cottage Grove, WI, part of Monona Grove School District, serving approximately 477 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Granite Ridge School
What grades does Granite Ridge School serve?
Granite Ridge School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Granite Ridge School?
Granite Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Ridge School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Granite Ridge School rank in WI?
Granite Ridge School ranks #221 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Granite Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Granite Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Granite Ridge School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Granite Ridge School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Granite Ridge School a charter school?
No, Granite Ridge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Granite Ridge School a Title I school?
No, Granite Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Granite Ridge School?
21.6% of students at Granite Ridge School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (608) 839-8980
- Area population (ZIP 53527)
- 11,515
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53527; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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