For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,236 students in Door County, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 228 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Door County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Door County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top ranked public schools in Door County, WI are Washington Island Elementary School, Sevastopol Middle School and Gibraltar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Door County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Door County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Public Schools in Door County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Grades: PK-8
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Sevastopol Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gibraltar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sevastopol Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Door Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2073 County Trunk Dk
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Sevastopol High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #77.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19 N 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2810
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2810
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Island High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #99.
Gibraltar High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #1010.
Gibraltar Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 S 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815
Grades: 3-5
| 208 students
Rank: #1212.
Southern Door Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2073 County Trunk Dk
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #1313.
Southern Door High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2073 County Trunk Dk
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7333
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7333
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #1414.
Sturgeon Bay High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1230 Michigan St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2800
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
60 Willow Dr
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Grades: PK-2
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Door County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Door County Charter (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1230 Michigan St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2803
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2803
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
827 N 8th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2812
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2812
Grades: PK-K
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Door County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Door County, WI include Washington Island Elementary School, Sevastopol Middle School and Gibraltar Elementary School. Door County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public schools are located in Door County?
16 public schools are located in Door County.
What percentage of students in Door County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Door County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Door County?
Door 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).
Which public schools in Door County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Door County include: Gibraltar Middle School vs. Sevastopol Middle School, Sunrise Elementary School vs. Gibraltar Elementary School, Sevastopol Elementary School vs. Gibraltar Elementary School
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