For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 527 students in Clear Lake, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clear Lake, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clear Lake, WI are Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center, Clear Lake Junior High School and Clear Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Lake, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Clear Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clear Lake, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 8th Ave
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Clear Lake Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 7-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clear Lake, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Clear Lake, WI include Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center, Clear Lake Junior High School and Clear Lake High School.
How many public schools are located in Clear Lake?
3 public schools are located in Clear Lake.
What percentage of students in Clear Lake go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clear Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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