For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 1,481 students in Washburn County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washburn County, WI are Birchwood Public Montessori, Birchwood Elementary School and Shell Lake Elementary (3-6). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washburn County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-6
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Grades: 3-6
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Spooner Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Oak St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2173
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2173
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Spooner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Scribner St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Grades: K-4
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Northstar Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 4-8
| 23 students
Rank: #77.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Rank: #88.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #99.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Grades: PK-2
| 129 students
Washburn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Birchwood Discovery Center (Closed 2013)
Charter School
201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: PK-6
| 23 students
300 S Wilson Street
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kaplan Academy Of Wisconsin (Closed 2012)
Charter School
801 Cty Hwy A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Spooner Area Virtual Education Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washburn County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washburn County, WI include Birchwood Public Montessori, Birchwood Elementary School and Shell Lake Elementary (3-6).
How many public elementary schools are located in Washburn County, WI?
12 public elementary schools are located in Washburn County, WI.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County, WI?
Washburn County, WI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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