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Top 5 Best Ashland County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,748 students in Ashland County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ashland County, WI are Glidden Elementary School, Butternut Elementary School and Marengo Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ashland County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ashland County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glidden Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
64 S Grant St
Glidden, WI 54527
(715) 264-2141
Grades: PK-2
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Butternut Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Marengo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
62408 State Hwy 112
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Chequamegon Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
64 S Grant St
Glidden, WI 54527
(715) 264-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Mellen Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
420 S Main St
Mellen, WI 54546
(715) 274-3601
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Superior Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Butternut High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Rank: #88.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ashland County, WI

Ashland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Glidden High School (Closed 2010)
370 S Grant St
Glidden, WI 54527
(715) 264-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
La Pointe Elementary School (Closed 2024)
868 Whitefish St
La Pointe, WI 54850
(715) 747-3605
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
Lake Superior High School (Closed 2023)
1900 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7089
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lake Superior Intermediate (Closed 2020)
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7083
Grades: 3-5
| 315 students
Lake Superior Learning Community (Closed 2023)
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7083
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Mellen Elementary School (Closed 2014)
420 South Main St
Mellen, WI 54546
(715) 274-3601
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Mellen High School (Closed 2014)
420 South Main St
Mellen, WI 54546
(715) 274-3601
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Mellen Technology Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
420 S Main St
Mellen, WI 54546
(715) 274-3601
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Oredocker Project School (Closed 2023)
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Richard I Bong Memorial Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
618 Beaser Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-2363
Grades: 7-8
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ashland County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ashland County, WI include Glidden Elementary School, Butternut Elementary School and Marengo Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ashland County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Ashland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland County?
Ashland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ashland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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