Cuba City’s public schools outscore 75% of Wisconsin districts
On the state math tests, 49% of Cuba City’s students scored proficient, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Cuba City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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 98% 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.
Cuba City’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1275 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Cuba City’s, its schools beat 89%, higher than their 75% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 43% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,729 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Cuba City Middle, then Cuba City High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Rose of Lima School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Cuba City’s grade
A−: better than 75% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cuba City, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Cuba City
Cuba City Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 288 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Cuba City
Cuba City Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 288 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Cuba City
Cuba City Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 288 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Cuba City
Cuba City Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 288 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Cuba City
Cuba City Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 288 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Cuba City
Cuba City Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 288 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Cuba City
Cuba City Middle
Grades 6–8 · 129 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Cuba City
Cuba City Middle
Grades 6–8 · 129 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Cuba City
Cuba City Middle
Grades 6–8 · 129 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Cuba City
Cuba City High
Grades 9–12 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Cuba City
Cuba City High
Grades 9–12 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Cuba City
Cuba City High
Grades 9–12 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Cuba City
Cuba City High
Grades 9–12 · 262 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Cuba City’s public schools are run by Cuba City School District, which also serves Benton, Dickeyville, Elk Grove and Hazel Green 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.
Above the state in reading
Cuba City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Cuba City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba City | A− | Cuba City |
| Benton | — | Benton PK–12 · Cuba City PK–12 |
| Smelser | — | Cuba City PK–12 · Platteville PK–12 |
| Hazel Green | — | Southwestern Wisconsin PK–12 · Cuba City PK–12 |
All 3 neighbors share Cuba City with Cuba City, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Cuba City
4 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 Cuba City’s schools
Are Cuba City’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Cuba City children attend outscore 75% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Cuba City in?
Cuba City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 679 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Cuba City kids go to high school?
Cuba City High, with 262 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Cuba City’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Cuba City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Cuba City spend per student?
$16,729 in Cuba City School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Cuba City?
Yes: St. Rose of Lima School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 110 students).
Parents talk
What Cuba City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Cuba City → They have their own page.
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.