There were 10,919 students enrolled in Sauk County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 2.1% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
The county’s data showed that 12th grade had the largest enrollment, with 959 students, while kindergarten saw the smallest, with 604 students.
Countywide, Sauk Prairie School District welcomed the most students during the 2024-25 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Sauk County.
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2024 Mathematics Snapshot Report for Wisconsin Grade 8, there remains a significant achievement gap between ethnic groups in Wisconsin. White students outperformed Black students by an average of 50 points, and Hispanic students scored on average 32 points lower than their white peers.
| District | Total Enrollment in 2024-25 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraboo School District | 2,598 | 2,708 | -4.1% |
| Reedsburg School District | 2,591 | 2,597 | -0.2% |
| River Valley School District | 1,055 | 1,090 | -3.2% |
| Sauk Prairie School District | 2,658 | 2,686 | -1% |
| Weston School District | 227 | 233 | -2.6% |
| Wisconsin Dells School District | 1,790 | 1,842 | -2.8% |
