For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,515 students in Forest County, WI.
The top ranked public schools in Forest County, WI are Robinson Elementary School, Laona High School and Wabeno Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Forest County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Laona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Wabeno Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4346 Mill Ln
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crandon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crandon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Wabeno High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4325 N Branch St
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Crandon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Forest County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crandon Alternative Resource School (Cars) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
9750 Us Hwy 8 West
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Forest County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Forest County, WI include Robinson Elementary School, Laona High School and Wabeno Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Forest County?
7 public schools are located in Forest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County?
Forest County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Forest County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Forest County include: Wabeno High School vs. Laona High School, Laona High School vs. Crandon High School, Crandon High School vs. Laona High School
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