For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,505 students in Oconto County, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 164 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Oconto County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oconto County, WI are Gillett Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Gillett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oconto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillett Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Elm St
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Gillett Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Oconto Falls Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 E Maria Volk Dr
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Lena Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Gr: PK-4 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Suring High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2182
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2182
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Oconto Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Oconto Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 County Road C
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Washington St
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Oconto Falls High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Farm Rd
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4467
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4467
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Oconto High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Gillett High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Lena Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #1616.
Suring Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
Lena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oconto County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Oconto County, WI include Gillett Elementary School, Abrams Elementary School and Gillett Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oconto County?
18 public schools are located in Oconto County.
What percentage of students in Oconto County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Oconto County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County?
Oconto County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oconto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oconto County include: Oconto High School vs. Oconto Falls High School, Oconto Falls High School vs. Oconto High School, Oconto High School vs. Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
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