For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,005 students in Amherst, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, WI are Amherst Middle School, Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amherst, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Amherst have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Amherst, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Amherst High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Sands Community High School
Charter School
3995 County Rd K
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 281-4776
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 281-4776
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Amherst, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amherst, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Amherst, WI include Amherst Middle School, Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School.
How many public schools are located in Amherst?
4 public schools are located in Amherst.
What is the racial composition of students in Amherst?
Amherst public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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