Winskill Elementary

Winskill Elementary is a public elementary school in Lancaster, Wisconsin, serving 456 students across grades PK through 5. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 and an Exceptional rating — the top designation in our system. That score puts it in rare company: Winskill outperforms 99% of Wisconsin's public schools and ranks 13th among 2,102 statewide, while holding the top spot among Lancaster's three public schools.

The academic score of 8.8 is strong, but the growth score tells the more distinctive story: a 9.9 out of 10. Growth tracks how much individual students progress year over year, regardless of where they started. A score that high means students across the ability spectrum are advancing — not just those who arrive with advantages.

Among Wisconsin's 1,099 elementary schools, Winskill ranks 12th, confirming the result holds when measured against direct peers. The student-teacher ratio of 12.3 to 1 supports the kind of classroom attention that drives outcomes like these. At 456 students, the school operates at a scale that allows focus without feeling narrow.

For families in Lancaster weighing their options, Winskill's data makes the comparison straightforward.

Located in a rural area, Winskill 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.