Potosi Elementary

Potosi Elementary serves 165 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Potosi, Wisconsin. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — a rating the platform labels Exceptional — built on an academic score of 8.2 and a standout growth score of 9.8. That growth figure is the headline.

A 9.8 out of 10 on growth means students here consistently advance beyond expected benchmarks. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.7 to 1, the school keeps class sizes tight enough to support the kind of individualized attention that drives those gains. The statewide context sharpens the picture.

Potosi Elementary ranks #9 among 1,099 elementary schools in Wisconsin and sits at #10 across all 2,102 public schools statewide — outperforming 100 percent of Wisconsin schools on the composite measure. It holds the top spot among the three public schools in Potosi. These are remarkable numbers for a regular neighborhood public school operating without selective admissions.

Families searching in southwestern Wisconsin will find few peer schools that match this combination of strong academic performance and exceptional student growth.

With an enrollment of 165 students, Potosi Elementary 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, Potosi Elementary 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.