Top 10 Best Douglas County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,655 students in Douglas County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 228 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, WI are Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School, Four Corners Elementary School and Great Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Four Corners Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4465 E County Road B
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 399-8911
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Great Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
129 N 28th St E
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10523 E Us Highway 2
Poplar, WI 54864
(715) 364-2218
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1423 Central Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8785
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Northwestern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10465 E Us Highway 2
Poplar, WI 54864
(715) 364-8465
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1807 Missouri Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8790
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Superior Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 E 3rd St
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 398-7672
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #99.
Northwestern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4751 S County Road F
Maple, WI 54854
(715) 363-2434
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #1010.
Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Grades: PK-6
| 86 students
Rank: #1111.
Superior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Catlin Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #1212.
Solon Springs School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Grades: PK-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1313.
Northern Lights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 N 28th St
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-6066
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1414.
Superior Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3626 Hammond Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8740
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagles Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
8993 E Baldwin St
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gordon Correctional Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
10401 E County Road G
Gordon, WI 54838
(715) 376-2680
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Superior Community Preschool
Magnet School
3025 Tower Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8700
Grades: PK
| 91 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Douglas County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, WI include Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School, Four Corners Elementary School and Great Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County?
17 public schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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