For the 2023 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 18,858 students in Marathon County, WI (there are 23 private schools, serving 2,191 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Marathon County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Marathon County, WI are Riverside Elementary School, Odyssey Elementary School and South Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Marathon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Marathon County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
166543 River Rd
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 359-2417
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 359-2417
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Odyssey Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
South Mountain Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Bittersweet Rd
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Rib Mountain Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2701 Robin Ln
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Grades: K-5
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Marathon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Bay Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8602 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 355-0302
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 355-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hatley Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Emmonsville Rd
Hatley, WI 54440
(715) 446-3336
Hatley, WI 54440
(715) 446-3336
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Stratford Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-3535
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-3535
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #99.
Marathon Venture Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #1010.
Stratford High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Rank: #1111.
Spencer Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4642
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4642
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1212.
D C Everest Idea School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-6561
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-6561
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1313.
Mosinee Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 12th St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2810
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2810
Grades: PK-3
| 651 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stettin Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 N 56th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Stratford Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #1616.
Marathon High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 East St
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Edgar Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 N 2nd Ave
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2727
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2727
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Edgar Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 E Birch St
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #1919.
Athens Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #2020.
Mosinee High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 High St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2550
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #2121.
Evergreen Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1610 Pine Rd
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-6591
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-6591
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2222.
Riverview Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2323.
Mosinee Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 High St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-3660
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-3660
Grades: 4-8
| 673 students
Rank: #2424.
Athens High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 W Village Limits Rd
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #2525.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #2626.
Hewitt-texas Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
T10331 Quarry Rd
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Grades: K-5
| 87 students
Rank: #2727.
Rothschild Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 1st St
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-3186
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-3186
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #2828.
John Muir Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #2929.
D C Everest Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9302 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 241-9700
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 241-9700
Grades: 6-7
| 864 students
Rank: #3030.
West High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Wausau Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #3131.
Horace Mann Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0725
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0725
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #3232.
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Grades: K-6
| 72 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Grant Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N 4th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Spencer Junior High/high
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4211
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4211
Grades: 6-12
| 320 students
Rank: #3535.
Maine Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5901 N 44th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Show 16 more public schools in Marathon County, WI (out of 51 total schools)
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Marathon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Grades: PK-K
| 357 students
W18996 1st St
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Aniwa, WI 54408
(715) 449-2931
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Po Box F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
E3640 County Rd Q
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 446-3600
Grades: PK-2
| 49 students
W18907 Cedar St
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Eland, WI 54427
(715) 253-2691
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
Hwy 49
Elderon, WI 54429
(715) 454-6223
Elderon, WI 54429
(715) 454-6223
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
290 County Rd F
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 536-7684
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 23 students
1310 Grand Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0419
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Grades: PK
| 290 students
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marathon County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Marathon County, WI include Riverside Elementary School, Odyssey Elementary School and South Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marathon County, WI?
51 public schools are located in Marathon County, WI.
What percentage of students in Marathon County, WI go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Marathon County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon County, WI?
Marathon County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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