For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,650 students in Green Lake County, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 497 private students). 84% 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 Clay Lamberton Elementary 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 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Green Lake County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 and Black).
Best Public Schools in Green Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Green Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Markesan Intermediate
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Margaret St
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Grades: 3-5
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Lamberton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
259 E Marquette St
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2442
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Princeton School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Berlin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Memorial Dr
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2000
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
Berlin Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Memorial Dr
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2441
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 192 students
Rank: #99.
Green Lake High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Mill St
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6411
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6411
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Rank: #1010.
Markesan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Vista Blvd
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Markesan, WI 53946
(920) 398-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Green Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
612 Mill St
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6411
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6411
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
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 Clay Lamberton Elementary 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?
84% 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 and Black).
Which public schools in Green Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Green Lake County include: Princeton School vs. Green Lake High School, Green Lake High School vs. Princeton School, Berlin High School vs. Green Lake High School
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