For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,505 students in Oconto County, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 206 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Oconto County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Oconto County, WI are Gillett Middle School, Gillett Elementary School and Abrams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Oconto County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Gillett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Elm St
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Bayshore Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Grades: 5-8
| 78 students
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 County Road C
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #77.
Suring High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2182
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2182
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #88.
Oconto Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Rank: #99.
Oconto Falls Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 E Maria Volk Dr
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1010.
Lena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #1111.
Oconto High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Oconto Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Oconto Falls High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Farm Rd
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4467
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #1414.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Washington St
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #1515.
Gillett High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #1616.
Suring Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Rank: #1717.
Lena Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #1818.
Lena High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Oconto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cre8 Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: PK-5
| 3 students
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Lena Education Alternative Network Charter (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
New Path (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Oconto Literacy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Grades: PK-2
| 131 students
7904 County A West
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Grades: 1-5
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oconto County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Oconto County, WI include Gillett Middle School, Gillett Elementary School and Abrams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oconto County?
18 public schools are located in Oconto County.
What percentage of students in Oconto County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Oconto County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County?
Oconto County public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Oconto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oconto County include: Oconto High School vs. Oconto Falls High School, Oconto Falls High School vs. Oconto High School, Oconto High School vs. Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
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