For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,794 students in Sparta, WI (there are , serving 195 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Sparta, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sparta, WI are Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School and Sparta Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Sparta, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Southside Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Gr: PK-K | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Herrman Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Gr: 1-4 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 5-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Sparta High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Sparta, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6070 State Highway 27
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3453
Gr: PK-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6144
Gr: K-3 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 9%
429 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Gr: K-3
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4600
Gr: K-3 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Sparta Charter Prekindergarten (Closed 2020)
Charter School
201 E Franklin St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-3151
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Sparta High Point School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
506 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sparta, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Sparta, WI include Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School and Sparta Montessori School.
How many public schools are located in Sparta?
7 public schools are located in Sparta.
What percentage of students in Sparta go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Sparta are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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