For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,092 students in Vilas County, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Vilas County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Vilas County, WI are North Lakeland Elementary School, School Of Options And Applied Research High School and Phelps High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vilas County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Vilas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vilas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
School Of Options And Applied Research High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Phelps High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Gr: PK-4 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Northland Pines Elementary-st Germain
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8234 Highway 70 W
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-3632
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-3632
Gr: PK-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Gr: 5-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8234 Highway 70 W
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-2632
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-2632
Gr: PK-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Northland Pines Middle And High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Gr: 7-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Lac Du Flambeau Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2899 State Highway 47 S
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-3838
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-3838
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vilas County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Vilas County, WI include North Lakeland Elementary School, School Of Options And Applied Research High School and Phelps High School.
How many public schools are located in Vilas County?
12 public schools are located in Vilas County.
What percentage of students in Vilas County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Vilas County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vilas County?
Vilas County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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