Public schools in Sparta, WI
7 open public schools with an address in Sparta, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,749
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Sparta public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Sparta, WI: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,749 students, an average of 393 per school. The largest campus is Sparta High (871 students), and the largest elementary school is Herrman Elementary (616).
Every listed school belongs to Sparta Area 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 14.8:1, higher than 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 47% 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 Sparta
Elementary schools in Sparta
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrman Elementary Sparta Area School District | 01–04 | 616 | 10.6:1 | |
| Southside Early Learning Center Sparta Area School District | PK–KG | 268 | 12.8:1 | |
| Sparta Montessori School Sparta Area School District · Charter | PK–06 | 161 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Sparta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovations STEM Academy Sparta Area School District · Charter | 06–08 | 90 | 16.8:1 | |
| Sparta Meadowview Middle Sparta Area School District | 05–08 | 687 | 10.7:1 |
High schools in Sparta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School Sparta Area School District · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 56 | 27.7:1 | |
| Sparta High Sparta Area School District | 09–12 | 871 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic20%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Sparta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,749 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sparta
How many public schools are in Sparta, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Sparta: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,749 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sparta?
All listed public schools with an address in Sparta belong to Sparta Area 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 Sparta?
Sparta High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sparta, with 871 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sparta?
Yes. 3 of the 7 public schools in Sparta are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Innovations STEM Academy, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School, Sparta Montessori School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sparta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sparta public schools is 14.8:1, higher than 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 Sparta 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