For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 61 students in Washington Island, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Washington Island, WI are Washington Island Elementary School and Washington Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington Island, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Washington Island have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Washington Island, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Washington Island High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington Island, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington Island, WI include Washington Island Elementary School and Washington Island High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington Island?
2 public schools are located in Washington Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Island?
Washington Island 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).
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