For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 276 students in 54859, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in 54859, WI are Northwood Elementary School and Northwood High/middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54859 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 54859, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 54859, WI Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
54859, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northstar Community Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54859, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54859, WI include Northwood Elementary School and Northwood High/middle.
How many public schools are located in 54859?
3 public schools are located in 54859.
What is the racial composition of students in 54859?
54859 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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