For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,953 students in Merrill, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 499 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Merrill, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Merrill, WI are Washington Elementary School, Kate Goodrich Elementary School and Merrill Adult Diploma Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrill, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Merrill have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Merrill, WI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 E 6th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2373
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2373
Grades: 3-4
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Kate Goodrich Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 W 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5233
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5233
Grades: K-2
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 E 1st Street
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Bridges Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Grades: PK-12
| 729 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie River Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 N Polk St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Grades: 5-8
| 656 students
Rank: #66.
Merrill High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-4594
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-4594
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
Rank: n/an/a
W4165 Highway 64
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2392
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-2392
Grades: PK
| 155 students
Merrill, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1914 Jackson St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5432
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5432
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
W4165 Hwy 64
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6101
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6101
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
N1725 Sunset Dr
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5019
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5019
Grades: 1-5
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Merrill, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Merrill, WI include Washington Elementary School, Kate Goodrich Elementary School and Merrill Adult Diploma Academy.
How many public schools are located in Merrill, WI?
7 public schools are located in Merrill, WI.
What percentage of students in Merrill, WI go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Merrill, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill, WI?
Merrill, WI public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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