For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 11,350 students in Wood County, WI (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,111 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Wood County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Wood County, WI are Washington Elementary School, Nasonville Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Wood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1112 W 11th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Nasonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11044 Us Highway 10
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Gr: K-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 W Upham St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-4747
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-4747
Gr: PK-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Auburndale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10564 School Ave
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6950 Knowledge Ave
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 N Palmetto Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Marshfield High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Pittsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5459 Elementary Ave, Suite 1
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1621 S Felker Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
Marshfield Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 E 4th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1249
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1249
Gr: 7-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6768
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
Port Edwards Educational Heuer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
951 5th St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Pittsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5407 First Ave
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2121.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Auburndale High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10629 North Rd
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Gr: 6-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2323.
John Edwards Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2424.
John Edwards High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2525.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2626.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2727.
Wise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 73:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2828.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2929.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Gr: PK-3 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3131.
Nekoosa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
1010 E Fourth St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1101
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1101
Gr: PK | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Gr: PK | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Cities Health Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1801 16th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 11-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6126
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
311 Lincoln St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6730
Gr: 8-9 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Gr: 10-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Niikuusra Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
501 17th St South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-6171
Gr: PK-6
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
6443 S Virginia St
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Vesper, WI 54489
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wood County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Wood County, WI include Washington Elementary School, Nasonville Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wood County?
33 public schools are located in Wood County.
What percentage of students in Wood County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Wood County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wood County include: Grant Elementary School vs. Woodside Elementary School, Howe Elementary School vs. Grove Elementary School, John Edwards High School vs. Lincoln High School
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