Ontario: Schools & Education
There are 2 public schools in Ontario. Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton Elementary is the largest at 310 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 576 students.
- ~211 residents per school (vs Wisconsin ~430).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 211 residents per school. 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 576 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 50 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 310 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.8% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 31.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska |
| Nearest College · City | Onalaska |
| Nearest College · Phone | (608) 783-7400 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 31.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Ontario Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 313 Main St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (608) 337-4651 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 54651 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1612 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 12.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12