Top Rankings
Lancaster Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 999 students in Lancaster Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Lancaster Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,218 Schools
# Students
999 Students
813,657 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
58,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lancaster Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 447 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
80%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,319 is less than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,109
$17,045
Spending / Student
$14,319
$17,018
Best Lancaster Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winskill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
861 W Maple St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-4066
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-4066
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
806 E Elm St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-2173
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 E Elm St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lancaster Community School District?
Lancaster Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 999 students.
What is the rank of Lancaster Community School District?
Lancaster Community School District is ranked #139 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster Community School District?
80% of Lancaster Community School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lancaster Community School District?
Lancaster Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Lancaster Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,319 is less than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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