For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,650 students in Green Lake County, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 540 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Green Lake County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Green Lake County, WI are Green Lake Elementary School, Markesan Intermediate and Markesan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Green Lake County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Green Lake County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Green Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
612 Mill St
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6411
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6411
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Markesan Intermediate
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S Margaret St
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: 3-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Markesan Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 E Vista Blvd
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Clay Lamberton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
259 E Marquette St
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2442
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Princeton School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 Old Green Lake Rd
Princeton, WI 54968
(920) 295-6571
Princeton, WI 54968
(920) 295-6571
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Markesan Primary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Margaret St
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: PK-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Berlin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Memorial Dr
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2000
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Green Lake High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Mill St
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6411
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6411
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Berlin Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
242 Memorial Dr
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2441
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2441
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Markesan High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Vista Blvd
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Green Lake County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Green Lake County, WI include Green Lake Elementary School, Markesan Intermediate and Markesan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Green Lake County?
10 public schools are located in Green Lake County.
What percentage of students in Green Lake County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Green Lake County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Green Lake County?
Green Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Green Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Green Lake County include: Berlin High School vs. Green Lake High School, Princeton School vs. Green Lake High School, Markesan Middle School vs. Princeton School
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