For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,110 students in Door County, WI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Door County, WI are Washington Island Elementary School, Sevastopol Elementary School and Sevastopol Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Door County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Door County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Door County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sevastopol Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Sevastopol Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Gibraltar Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Southern Door Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2073 County Trunk Dk
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Gibraltar Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19 N 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2810
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Southern Door Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2073 County Trunk Dk
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 S 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815
Gr: 3-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
60 Willow Dr
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Door County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Door County Charter (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1230 Michigan St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2803
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2803
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
827 N 8th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2812
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2812
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Door County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Door County, WI include Washington Island Elementary School, Sevastopol Elementary School and Sevastopol Middle School. Door County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public elementary schools are located in Door County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Door County.
What is the racial composition of students in Door County?
Door County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Door County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Door County include: Gibraltar Middle School vs. Sevastopol Middle School, Sunrise Elementary School vs. Gibraltar Elementary School, Sevastopol Elementary School vs. Gibraltar Elementary School
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