Top 10 Best Oneida County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,610 students in Oneida County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 381 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Oneida County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI are Creative Minds, Three Lakes Elementary School and Northwoods Community 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 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Oneida County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Oneida County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creative Minds
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Grades: 3-5
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Three Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Northwoods Community Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9086 County Road K
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11065 Old Highway 51 N
Woodruff, WI 54568
(715) 356-3282
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Minocqua Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Grades: PK-8
| 533 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9573 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #99.
Rhinelander High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9137
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3350 V Hickey Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #1212.
Three Lakes Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Grades: 7-8
| 81 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1414.
James Williams Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star (Lsa)
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Grades: 7-8
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcnaughton Correctional Center
Alternative School
8500 Rainbow Rd
Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
(715) 277-2484
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oneida County, WI

Oneida County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4630 Apperson Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
665 Coolidge Ave, 1st Fl
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
5491 River Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
511 S Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
Po Box 38
Tripoli, WI 54564
(715) 428-2812
Grades: K-4
| 82 students
309 Maple St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Grades: K-5
| 146 students
7450 Titus Dr
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 Creative Minds, Three Lakes Elementary School and Northwoods Community Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oneida County, WI?
17 public schools are located in Oneida County, WI.
What percentage of students in Oneida County, WI go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Oneida County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida County, WI?
Oneida County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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