The most improved public schools in Wisconsin are Wonewoc-center High School, Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning and La Farge High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 620
1,245
Avg. Improved Rank: 829
Most Improved Public Schools in Wisconsin (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Wonewoc-center High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1245
(from 1,692 to 447)
(from 1,692 to 447)
Grades: 9-12
101 School Rd
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Wonewoc, WI 53968
(608) 464-3165
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1236
(from 1,692 to 456)
(from 1,692 to 456)
Grades: 9-12
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
La Farge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1236
(from 1,692 to 456)
(from 1,692 to 456)
Grades: 9-12
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Phantom Knight School Of Opportunity
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1236
(from 1,692 to 456)
(from 1,692 to 456)
Grades: 7-12
400 Reid St, Ste W
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1915
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 425-1915
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1236
(from 1,692 to 456)
(from 1,692 to 456)
Grades: 9-12
220 Kroncke Dr, Suite 13
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6900
Rank: #66.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1093
(from 1,352 to 259)
(from 1,352 to 259)
Grades: K-3
200 Fuller St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5950
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Fox Cities Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1067
(from 1,523 to 456)
(from 1,523 to 456)
Grades: 9-12
5000 N Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 852-5405
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 852-5405
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wauzeka High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1067
(from 1,523 to 456)
(from 1,523 to 456)
Grades: 9-12
301 E Main St
Wauzeka, WI 53826
(608) 875-5311
Wauzeka, WI 53826
(608) 875-5311
Rank: #99.
Willow Glen Primary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +906
(from 1,110 to 204)
(from 1,110 to 204)
Grades: PK-3
2600 E Bolivar Ave
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 486-6300
Saint Francis, WI 53235
(414) 486-6300
Rank: #1010.
Viking Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,352 to 456)
(from 1,352 to 456)
Grades: 6-12
450 N Wall St
Denmark, WI 54208
(920) 863-4120
Denmark, WI 54208
(920) 863-4120
Rank: #1111.
Chequamegon High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +848
(from 1,533 to 685)
(from 1,533 to 685)
Grades: 9-12
400 9th St N
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Park Falls, WI 54552
(715) 762-2474
Rank: #1212.
Four Corners Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +844
(from 1,433 to 589)
(from 1,433 to 589)
Grades: PK-5
4465 E County Road B
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 399-8911
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 399-8911
Rank: #1313.
Cedar Grove-belgium High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +840
(from 1,034 to 194)
(from 1,034 to 194)
Grades: 9-12
321 N 2nd St
Cedar Grove, WI 53013
(920) 668-8686
Cedar Grove, WI 53013
(920) 668-8686
Rank: #1414.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +824
(from 1,487 to 663)
(from 1,487 to 663)
Grades: PK-5
10125 W Montana Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Milwaukee, WI 53227
(414) 604-4510
Rank: #1515.
Gillett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +805
(from 1,294 to 489)
(from 1,294 to 489)
Grades: PK-5
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Rank: #1616.
Menasha High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +801
(from 1,779 to 978)
(from 1,779 to 978)
Grades: 9-12
420 7th St
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1800
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 967-1800
Rank: #1717.
Whittier Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +779
(from 1,340 to 561)
(from 1,340 to 561)
Grades: PK-5
4382 S 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 294-1400
Rank: #1818.
Iron River Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +755
(from 1,533 to 778)
(from 1,533 to 778)
Grades: PK-5
7730 Pettingill Ave
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334
Iron River, WI 54847
(715) 372-4334
Rank: #1919.
Platteville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +748
(from 1,179 to 431)
(from 1,179 to 431)
Grades: 9-12
710 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4020
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4020
Rank: #2020.
Mauston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +741
(from 1,753 to 1,012)
(from 1,753 to 1,012)
Grades: 9-12
800 Grayside Ave
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-4410
Rank: #2121.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +718
(from 1,014 to 296)
(from 1,014 to 296)
Grades: 6-8
347 Business 141 N
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Rank: #2222.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +708
(from 808 to 100)
(from 808 to 100)
Grades: K-3
4352 Windsor Rd
Windsor, WI 53598
(608) 842-6300
Windsor, WI 53598
(608) 842-6300
Rank: #2323.
Pittsville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +702
(from 1,684 to 982)
(from 1,684 to 982)
Grades: 9-12
5407 First Ave
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Rank: #2424.
Camp Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +697
(from 1,679 to 982)
(from 1,679 to 982)
Grades: 2-5
81 Junction St
Camp Douglas, WI 54618
(608) 374-7091
Camp Douglas, WI 54618
(608) 374-7091
Rank: #2525.
Tomorrow River Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +654
(from 1,692 to 1,038)
(from 1,692 to 1,038)
Grades: PK-8
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Rank: #2626.
Manz Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +649
(from 927 to 278)
(from 927 to 278)
Grades: K-5
1000 E Fillmore Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3900
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 852-3900
Rank: #2727.
East High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +646
(from 1,144 to 498)
(from 1,144 to 498)
Grades: 9-12
1305 E Decorah Rd
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5532
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hewitt-texas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +639
(from 917 to 278)
(from 917 to 278)
Grades: K-5
T10331 Quarry Rd
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +639
(from 1,523 to 884)
(from 1,523 to 884)
Grades: 6-8
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +631
(from 1,294 to 663)
(from 1,294 to 663)
Grades: PK-5
1831 Mount Zion Ave
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6600
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
New Holstein High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +631
(from 1,294 to 663)
(from 1,294 to 663)
Grades: 9-12
1715 Plymouth St
New Holstein, WI 53061
(920) 898-4256
New Holstein, WI 53061
(920) 898-4256
Rank: #3232.
Oakfield High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +629
(from 1,314 to 685)
(from 1,314 to 685)
Grades: 9-12
250 Church St
Oakfield, WI 53065
(920) 583-3141
Oakfield, WI 53065
(920) 583-3141
Rank: #3333.
Laconia High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +623
(from 1,596 to 973)
(from 1,596 to 973)
Grades: 9-12
301 W Division St
Rosendale, WI 54974
(920) 872-2161
Rosendale, WI 54974
(920) 872-2161
Rank: #3434.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +622
(from 1,753 to 1,131)
(from 1,753 to 1,131)
Grades: K-5
1509 N 5th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0000
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0000
Rank: #3535.
Rice Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +620
(from 1,405 to 785)
(from 1,405 to 785)
Grades: 9-12
30 S Wisconsin Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
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