For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 776 students in Marathon, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 215 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Marathon, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marathon, WI are Marathon Elementary School, Marathon High School and Marathon Venture Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Marathon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Marathon, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marathon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Marathon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 East St
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Marathon Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marathon, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Marathon, WI include Marathon Elementary School, Marathon High School and Marathon Venture Academy.
How many public schools are located in Marathon?
3 public schools are located in Marathon.
What percentage of students in Marathon go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Marathon are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon?
Marathon public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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