Public schools in McFarland, WI
9 open public schools with an address in McFarland, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,921
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
4
4 virtual
An overview of McFarland public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in McFarland, WI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,921 students, an average of 658 per school. The largest campus is Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA) (1,566 students), and the largest elementary school is Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) (1,393).
Every listed school belongs to McFarland School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 4 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving McFarland
Elementary schools in McFarland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFarland Primary School McFarland School District | PK–02 | 449 | 11.4:1 | |
| Waubesa Intermediate McFarland School District | 03–05 | 489 | 13:1 | |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy K-8 (WIVA) McFarland School District · Charter · Virtual | PK–08 | 1,393 | 22:1 |
Middle schools in McFarland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Mound Middle McFarland School District | 06–08 | 534 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in McFarland
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High McFarland School District · Charter · Virtual · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 423 | 80.6:1 | |
| Insight School of Wisconsin High McFarland School District · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 202 | 8.1:1 | |
| McFarland High McFarland School District | 09–12 | 727 | 13.8:1 | |
| Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA) McFarland School District · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 1,566 | 22.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in McFarland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K McFarland McFarland School District | PK–PK | 138 | 34.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.6%
- Hispanic13%
- Black10.5%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 McFarland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,921 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in McFarland
How many public schools are in McFarland, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in McFarland: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,921 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve McFarland?
All listed public schools with an address in McFarland belong to McFarland School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in McFarland?
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA) reported the largest high-school enrollment in McFarland, with 1,566 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in McFarland?
Yes. 4 of the 9 public schools in McFarland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High, Insight School of Wisconsin High, Wisconsin Virtual Academy High (WIVA). Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in McFarland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across McFarland public schools is 13.8:1, similar to the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in McFarland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities