For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,286 students in Adams County, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, WI are Adams-friendship Elementary School, Adams-friendship Middle School and Adams-friendship High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Adams County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams-friendship Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Pierce St
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-3016
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-3016
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Adams-friendship Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 N Main St
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-4064
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-4064
Gr: 5-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Adams-friendship High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 E North St
Adams, WI 53910
(608) 339-3921
Adams, WI 53910
(608) 339-3921
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Adams County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
401 Main St
Adams, WI 53910
(608) 339-3379
Adams, WI 53910
(608) 339-3379
Gr: 12
1517 County Highway H
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-3602
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-3602
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
620 County Road E
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-6556
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 339-6556
Gr: PK-4
1070 State Highway 13
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 564-7424
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 564-7424
Gr: PK-3 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
1501 18th Ave
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 564-7919
Friendship, WI 53934
(608) 564-7919
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, WI include Adams-friendship Elementary School, Adams-friendship Middle School and Adams-friendship High School.
How many public schools are located in Adams County?
3 public schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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