Spring Valley’s public schools outscore 61% of Wisconsin districts
50% of students in Spring Valley’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Spring Valley, 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.
Spring Valley’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1154 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Spring Valley’s, its schools beat 75%, higher than their 61% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 34% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,000 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 Spring Valley Middle, then Spring Valley High. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Spring Forth Academy (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 Spring Valley’s grade
B: better than 61% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores are above 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 Spring Valley, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 317 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 140 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 140 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · 140 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 194 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 194 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 194 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 194 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Spring Valley’s public schools are run by Spring Valley School District, which also serves Cady, El Paso, Gilman and Spring Lake 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.
Below the state in reading
Spring Valley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Spring Valley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley | B | Spring Valley |
| Cady | — | Spring Valley PK–12 · Baldwin-Woodville Area PK–12 |
| Spring Lake | — | Spring Valley PK–12 · Elmwood PK–12 |
| Gilman | B | Spring Valley |
All 3 neighbors share Spring Valley with Spring Valley, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Spring Valley
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 Spring Valley’s schools
Are Spring Valley’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Wisconsin: the public schools Spring Valley children attend outscore 61% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Spring Valley in?
Spring Valley School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 651 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Spring Valley kids go to high school?
Spring Valley High, with 194 students; its own test results earn a B−.
How much does Spring Valley spend per student?
$14,000 in Spring Valley School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Spring Valley?
Yes: Spring Forth Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 18 students).
Parents talk
What Spring Valley families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Spring Valley → 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.