For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,248 students in Burnett County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burnett County, WI are Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Webster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnett County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burnett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burnett County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grantsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Grades: 1-3
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Grantsburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Grades: 4-8
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7364 Alder St E
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8211
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8211
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7564 Alder St W
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4282
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4282
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Rank: #55.
Siren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2278
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2278
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
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Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grades: K-12
| 896 students
Rank: #77.
Siren High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Grades: 6-12
| 219 students
Burnett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grantsburg Virtual School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
500 East James Avenue
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Po Box 9
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burnett County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burnett County, WI include Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Webster Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burnett County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Burnett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnett County?
Burnett County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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