For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,197 students in Burnett County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burnett County, WI are Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Webster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnett County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burnett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burnett County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grantsburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Gr: PK-3 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Grantsburg Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Gr: 4-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7364 Alder St E
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8210
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8210
Gr: PK-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7564 Alder St W
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4282
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4282
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Siren Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2278
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Siren High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
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Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Gr: K-12 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Burnett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students
11486 State Road 70
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 689-2421
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 689-2421
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Po Box 9
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burnett County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burnett County, WI include Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Webster Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burnett County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Burnett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnett County?
Burnett County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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