Top Rankings
Oshkosh Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,857 students in Oshkosh Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Oshkosh Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
8,857 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
709 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Oshkosh Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.53
# American Indian Students
34 Students
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
724 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
719 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
743 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
9%
9%
# White Students
5,908 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
67%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
722 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
534
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
551
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
596
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
565
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
586
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
570
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
593
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
644
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
625
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
662
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
702
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
726
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
719
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
784
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,257 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 $16,292 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,257
$17,039
Spending / Student
$16,292
$17,011
Best Oshkosh Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Advanced Learning Program
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Grades: 4-8
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Traeger Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Traeger Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 N Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
West High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 N Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-4090
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-4090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,669 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4991 S Us Highway 45
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0131
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0131
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 W 5th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0078
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0078
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 N Sawyer St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0411
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0411
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
Shapiro Stem Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 W 18th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
929 Winnebago Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0190
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0190
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
244 W 11th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0165
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0165
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Webster Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 W New York Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0460
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0460
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #1313.
E Cook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Hazel St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0152
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0152
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #1414.
Tipler Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1515.
North High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Smith Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-7000
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Viola Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0170
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0170
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Read Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0172
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0172
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1818.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Delaware St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1919.
Vel Phillips Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Kentucky St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: n/an/a
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Grades: PK
| 534 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oshkosh Area School District?
Oshkosh Area School District manages 20 public schools serving 8,857 students.
What is the rank of Oshkosh Area School District?
Oshkosh Area School District is ranked #288 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oshkosh Area School District?
67% of Oshkosh Area School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oshkosh Area School District?
Oshkosh Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Oshkosh Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,292 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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