For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 496 students in Marathon, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marathon, WI are Marathon Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marathon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marathon, WI (2026-27)
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 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Marathon, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marathon, WI include Marathon Elementary School and Marathon Venture Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marathon?
2 public elementary schools are located in Marathon.
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon?
Marathon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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