For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,101 students in Oshkosh, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,949 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Oshkosh, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oshkosh, WI are Traeger Middle School, Oakwood Elementary School and Traeger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oshkosh, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Oshkosh have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oshkosh, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Traeger Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 N Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Traeger Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4991 S Us Highway 45
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0131
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0131
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
West High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
375 N Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-4090
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-4090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 W 5th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0078
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0078
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
244 W 11th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0165
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0165
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Shapiro Stem Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 W 18th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 N Sawyer St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0411
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0411
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Menominee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 Hazel Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 808-6440
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 808-6440
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Tipler Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Gr: 4-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
E Cook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Hazel St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0152
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0152
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Smith Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-7000
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Delaware St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Viola Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0170
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0170
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Read Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0172
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0172
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Vel Phillips Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Kentucky St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Oshkosh Correctional Institution
Alternative School
1730 Snell Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54903
(920) 231-4010
Oshkosh, WI 54903
(920) 231-4010
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Gr: PK | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Oshkosh, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1225 N Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Gr: 3 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Encompass School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1551 Delaware St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0112
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0112
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
4304 County Road N
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0391
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0391
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Jackson Street School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4311 Jackson St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0113
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0113
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
405 Washington Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 232-0673
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 232-0673
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
608 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0167
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0167
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
108 W New York Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0420
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0420
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1745 Oregon St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0174
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0174
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
915 Hazel St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0442
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0442
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oshkosh, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Oshkosh, WI include Traeger Middle School, Oakwood Elementary School and Traeger Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oshkosh?
19 public schools are located in Oshkosh.
What percentage of students in Oshkosh go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Oshkosh are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oshkosh?
Oshkosh public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oshkosh are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oshkosh include: North High School vs. West High School, Menominee Elementary School vs. E Cook Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Shapiro Stem Academy
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