Merrimac Community

Merrimac Community is a public elementary school in Merrimac, WI, part of the Sauk Prairie School District. The school serves approximately 126 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 98.2th percentile among WI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 70% proficiency in math, 17 points above the state average and 63% in reading/language arts, 12 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $95,694, where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 126 students, Merrimac Community is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Merrimac Community may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.