For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,144 students in Vilas County, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 91 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Vilas County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Vilas County, WI are North Lakeland Elementary School, School Of Options & Applied Research High School and Phelps High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vilas County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Vilas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Vilas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lakeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
School Of Options & Applied Research High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Phelps High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Grades: PK-4
| 55 students
Rank: #55.
School Of Options & Applied Research Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Grades: 5-8
| 46 students
Rank: #66.
Northland Pines Elementary-st Germain
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8234 Highway 70 W
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-3632
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-3632
Grades: PK-4
| 90 students
Rank: #77.
Northland Pines Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6479
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6479
Grades: 7-8
| 182 students
Rank: #88.
Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Grades: PK-6
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8234 Highway 70 W
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-2632
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-2632
Grades: PK-4
| 71 students
Rank: #1010.
Northland Pines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #1111.
Phelps Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
Rank: #1212.
Lac Du Flambeau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2899 State Highway 47 S
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-3838
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-3838
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vilas County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Vilas County, WI include North Lakeland Elementary School, School Of Options & Applied Research High School and Phelps High School.
How many public schools are located in Vilas County?
12 public schools are located in Vilas County.
What percentage of students in Vilas County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Vilas County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vilas County?
Vilas County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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