For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 547 students in Washburn, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Washburn, WI are Washburn Elementary School, Washburn High School and Washburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Washburn have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washburn, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 W 8th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Washburn High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6188
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Washburn Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W 4th St
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Washburn, WI 54891
(715) 373-6199
Gr: 7-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washburn, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Washburn, WI include Washburn Elementary School, Washburn High School and Washburn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Washburn?
3 public schools are located in Washburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn?
Washburn public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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