For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,986 students in Waushara County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waushara County, WI are Coloma Elementary School, Wild Rose Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waushara County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waushara County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waushara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coloma Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Linden St
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Mt Morris St
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4204
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 S Water St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Gr: PK-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Park Ave
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4201
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4201
Gr: 6-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Parkside School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 16th Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Gr: 4-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Redgranite Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 Bonnell Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Tri-county Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Waushara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N5275 County Road Nn
Pine River, WI 54965
(920) 987-5123
Pine River, WI 54965
(920) 987-5123
Gr: PK-4 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1122 Liberty St
Poy Sippi, WI 54967
(920) 361-2442
Poy Sippi, WI 54967
(920) 361-2442
Gr: K-4 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Waushara County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waushara County, WI include Coloma Elementary School, Wild Rose Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waushara County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Waushara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waushara County?
Waushara County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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