For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,914 students in Marinette, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 230 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Marinette, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marinette, WI are Marinette Intermediate, Marinette Middle School and Marinette Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marinette, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Marinette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marinette, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marinette Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
826 Owena St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Gr: 2-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Marinette Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Water St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Gr: 5-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Marinette Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Mott St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Gr: PK-1 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Marinette High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Pierce Ave
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1300
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marinette, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Marinette, WI include Marinette Intermediate, Marinette Middle School and Marinette Primary.
How many public schools are located in Marinette?
4 public schools are located in Marinette.
What percentage of students in Marinette go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Marinette are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marinette?
Marinette public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marinette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marinette include: Marinette Intermediate vs. Marinette Primary, Marinette Primary vs. Marinette Intermediate
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