Top Rankings
Laona School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 287 students in Laona School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Laona School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
287 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Laona School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.53
# American Indian Students
48 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
207 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
72%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
17
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,387 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,780 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,869 MM

Spending
$5 MM
$13,846 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,387
$17,039

Spending / Student
$15,780
$17,011

Best Laona School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary 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
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Laona High 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
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laona School District?
Laona School District manages 2 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of Laona School District?
Laona School District is ranked #164 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laona School District?
72% of Laona School District students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laona School District?
Laona School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Laona School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,780 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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