For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,665 students in Marinette County, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 512 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Marinette County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Marinette County, WI are Coleman Middle School, Goodman-armstrong Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marinette County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Marinette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Marinette County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coleman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
347 Business 141 N
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Goodman-armstrong Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 4th St
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Grades: PK-6
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Coleman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
347 Business 141 N
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Niagara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Jefferson Ave
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-4541
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-4541
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Peshtigo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
341 N Emery Ave
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3762
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3762
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Peshtigo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Green St
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3711
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Crivitz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
718 Hall Hay St
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #88.
Marinette Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
826 Owena St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Grades: 2-4
| 365 students
Rank: #99.
Crivitz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Ave
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students
Rank: #1010.
Pembine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N18775 Sauld St
Pembine, WI 54156
(715) 324-5314
Pembine, WI 54156
(715) 324-5314
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #1111.
Niagara High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Jefferson Ave
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-4541
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-4541
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: #1212.
Crivitz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Ave
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #1313.
Pembine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N18775 Sauld St
Pembine, WI 54156
(715) 324-5314
Pembine, WI 54156
(715) 324-5314
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1414.
Marinette Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Water St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Grades: 5-8
| 567 students
Rank: #1515.
Goodman High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Falcon Crest
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1616.
Wausaukee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N11941 Us Highway 141
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Grades: PK-4
| 162 students
Rank: #1717.
Peshtigo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Green St
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3711
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3711
Grades: 7-8
| 167 students
Rank: #1818.
Marinette High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Pierce Ave
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1300
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #1919.
Marinette Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Mott St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Grades: PK-1
| 352 students
Rank: #2020.
Coleman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
343 Business 141 N
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2291
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #2121.
Wausaukee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N11941 Us Highway 141
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Grades: 5-8
| 93 students
Rank: #2222.
Wausaukee High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N11941 Us Highway 141
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Marinette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1615 Carney Blvd
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2400
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2400
Grades: 1-4
| 139 students
Rr 1 Box 112
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 589-3265
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 589-3265
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
115 Hancock St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 732-7919
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 732-7919
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rr 1
Porterfield, WI 54159
(715) 789-2547
Porterfield, WI 54159
(715) 789-2547
Grades: PK-4
| 83 students
115 Hancock St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2700
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2700
Grades: PK-K
| 239 students
2502 Taylor St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 732-7914
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 732-7914
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marinette County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Marinette County, WI include Coleman Middle School, Goodman-armstrong Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marinette County?
22 public schools are located in Marinette County.
What percentage of students in Marinette County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Marinette County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marinette County?
Marinette County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Marinette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marinette County include: Peshtigo High School vs. Marinette High School, Marinette High School vs. Peshtigo High School, Marinette Intermediate vs. Marinette Primary
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