For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,225 students in Minocqua, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 61 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Minocqua, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Minocqua, WI are Minocqua Elementary School and Lakeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minocqua, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Minocqua have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Minocqua, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minocqua Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9573 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star School--strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Minocqua, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Minocqua, WI include Minocqua Elementary School and Lakeland High School.
How many public schools are located in Minocqua?
4 public schools are located in Minocqua.
What percentage of students in Minocqua go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Minocqua are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minocqua?
Minocqua public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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