For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,556 students in Oneida County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 360 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Oneida County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI are Sugar Camp Elementary School, Northwoods Community Elementary School and Three Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneida County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Oneida County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Oneida County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Northwoods Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9086 County Road K
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Three Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11065 Old Highway 51 N
Woodruff, WI 54568
(715) 356-3282
Woodruff, WI 54568
(715) 356-3282
Grades: PK-8
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Three Lakes Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Grades: 7-8
| 80 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #77.
Minocqua Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Rhinelander High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Crescent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9137
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9137
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pelican Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3350 V Hickey Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9573 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #1212.
Three Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1313.
James Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star School--strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Grades: 7-8
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcnaughton Correctional Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8500 Rainbow Rd
Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
(715) 277-2484
Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
(715) 277-2484
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Oneida County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Creative Minds (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Grades: 3-5
| 20 students
4630 Apperson Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
Northwoods Community Secondary School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
665 Coolidge Ave, 1st Fl
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
5491 River Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
511 S Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
Po Box 38
Tripoli, WI 54564
(715) 428-2812
Tripoli, WI 54564
(715) 428-2812
Grades: K-4
| 82 students
309 Maple St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Grades: K-5
| 146 students
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI include Sugar Camp Elementary School, Northwoods Community Elementary School and Three Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oneida County?
16 public schools are located in Oneida County.
What percentage of students in Oneida County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Oneida County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida County?
Oneida County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Oneida County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oneida County include: Minocqua Elementary School vs. Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School, Three Lakes Elementary School vs. Three Lakes High School, Lakeland High School vs. Rhinelander High School
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