For the 2025 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 18,824 students in Marathon County, WI (there are 22 private schools, serving 2,363 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Marathon County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Marathon County, WI are Rib Mountain Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Stettin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Marathon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Marathon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rib Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2701 Robin Ln
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
166543 River Rd
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 359-2417
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 359-2417
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Stettin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 N 56th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-3535
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Bittersweet Rd
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #66.
Odyssey Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
Rank: #77.
Mountain Bay Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8602 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 355-0302
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 355-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #88.
Hewitt-texas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
T10331 Quarry Rd
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Grades: K-5
| 87 students
Rank: #99.
Stratford Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #1010.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4642
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4642
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1111.
Mosinee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 12th St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2810
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2810
Grades: PK-3
| 623 students
Rank: #1212.
Hatley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Emmonsville Rd
Hatley, WI 54440
(715) 446-3336
Hatley, WI 54440
(715) 446-3336
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #1313.
Edgar Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 E Birch St
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #1414.
Maple Grove School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Grades: K-5
| 107 students
Rank: #1515.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1610 Pine Rd
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-6591
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-6591
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
D C Everest Idea School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Grades: 6-12
| 66 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Marathon High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 East St
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #1818.
Marathon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1919.
Maine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 N 44th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #2020.
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Rank: #2121.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2222.
Mosinee Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 High St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-3660
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-3660
Grades: 4-8
| 685 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Edgar Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 N 2nd Ave
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2727
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2727
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2525.
D C Everest Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9302 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 241-9700
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 241-9700
Grades: 6-7
| 832 students
Rank: #2626.
Stratford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
East High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 897 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mosinee High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 High St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2550
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N 4th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
John Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1918 Lamont St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Rothschild Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 1st St
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-3186
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-3186
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #3333.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4181
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4181
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #3434.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 977 students
Rank: #3535.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1509 N 5th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0000
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0000
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Show 15 more public schools in Marathon County, WI (out of 50 total schools)
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Marathon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Grades: PK-K
| 357 students
W18996 1st St
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Po Box F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
E3640 County Rd Q
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Grades: PK-2
| 49 students
W18907 Cedar St
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
Hwy 49
Elderon, WI 54429
(715) 454-6223
Elderon, WI 54429
(715) 454-6223
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
1699 Schofield Ave, Suite 300
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
290 County Rd F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Grades: K-5
| 75 students
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 23 students
1310 Grand Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
415 Seymour Street
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0527
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marathon County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Marathon County, WI include Rib Mountain Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Stettin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marathon County?
50 public schools are located in Marathon County.
What percentage of students in Marathon County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Marathon County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon County?
Marathon County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Marathon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marathon County include: D C Everest Idea School vs. Mountain Bay Elementary School, Edgar Elementary School vs. Marathon Elementary School, East High School vs. West High School
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