Blair’s public schools score below 87% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
22% of students in Blair’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Blair, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Blair’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 22% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,881 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Blair-Taylor Middle/High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Blair’s grade
D: better than 13% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores are below the Wisconsin average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Blair, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Blair
Blair-Taylor Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 306 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Blair’s public schools are run by Blair-Taylor School District, which also serves Albion, Curran, Ettrick and Franklin and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Blair vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Blair’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Blair | D | Blair-Taylor |
| Preston | — | Blair-Taylor |
| Springfield | — | Blair-Taylor |
All 2 neighbors share Blair-Taylor with Blair, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Blair
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Blair’s schools
Are Blair’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Blair children attend score below 87% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Blair in?
Blair-Taylor School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 601 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Blair spend per student?
$17,881 in Blair-Taylor School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Blair families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.