Excellent
#138 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 7% in state
Viroqua Area Montessori School
Elementary School · Viroqua Area School District · Viroqua, WI
A charter elementary school in Viroqua, WI where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 N Education Ave, Viroqua, WI 54665
- Math 63% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs WI 52% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Viroqua Area Montessori School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Viroqua Area Montessori 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,653/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Viroqua), 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
$70,893
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viroqua ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 0.0 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Ridge Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Viroqua Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Viroqua Area Montessori School is listed in Viroqua Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Viroqua Area Montessori School
Viroqua Area Montessori School is a public elementary school in Viroqua, WI, part of Viroqua Area School District, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Viroqua Area Montessori School
What grades does Viroqua Area Montessori School serve?
Viroqua Area Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Viroqua Area Montessori School?
Viroqua Area Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Area Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viroqua Area Montessori School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Viroqua Area Montessori School rank in WI?
Viroqua Area Montessori School ranks #138 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Viroqua Area Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Viroqua Area Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Viroqua Area Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Viroqua Area Montessori School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Viroqua Area Montessori School a charter school?
Yes, Viroqua Area Montessori School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Viroqua Area Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Viroqua Area Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Viroqua Area Montessori School?
29.9% of students at Viroqua Area Montessori 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Vernon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (608) 637-7071
- Area population (ZIP 54665)
- 8,741
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
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 54665; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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