For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 11,514 students in Wood County, WI (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,211 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Wood County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Wood County, WI are Nasonville Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Wood County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nasonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11044 Us Highway 10
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Grades: K-6
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1112 W 11th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 W Upham St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-4747
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-4747
Grades: PK-6
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #55.
Auburndale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10564 School Ave
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6950 Knowledge Ave
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #77.
Howe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 N Palmetto Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1111.
Marshfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Grades: 9-12
| 1,242 students
Rank: #1212.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #1313.
Pittsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5459 Elementary Ave, Suite 1
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Rank: #1515.
Marshfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 E 4th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1249
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1249
Grades: 7-8
| 563 students
Rank: #1616.
Pittsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5407 First Ave
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1621 S Felker Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #1818.
Central Oaks Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6700
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Rank: #1919.
port edwards Educational heuer elementary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 5th St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #2020.
John Edwards Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #2121.
John Edwards High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #2222.
Auburndale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10629 North Rd
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Grades: 6-12
| 410 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Mead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2626.
Wise Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 209 students
Rank: #2727.
Humke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Grades: PK-3
| 339 students
Rank: #2828.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 924 students
Rank: #2929.
Alexander Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 4-8
| 359 students
Rank: #3030.
Nekoosa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #3131.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshfield K4
Magnet School
1010 E Fourth St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1101
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1101
Grades: PK
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 Peach St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6721
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6721
Grades: PK
| 233 students
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Grades: 8-9
| 719 students
Marshfield Human Services Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Grades: 10-12
| 32 students
Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Grades: 4-8
| 5 students
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
6443 S Virginia St
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wood County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Wood County, WI include Nasonville Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wood County?
33 public schools are located in Wood County.
What percentage of students in Wood County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Wood County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wood County include: Grant Elementary School vs. Woodside Elementary School, Howe Elementary School vs. Grove Elementary School, Grove Elementary School vs. Howe Elementary School
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