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Best Door County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,236 students in Door County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 340 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Door County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Door County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top-ranked public schools in Door County, WI are Washington Island Elementary School, Sevastopol Elementary School and Sevastopol Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Door County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Door County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Door County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Sevastopol Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4550 Wi-57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Sevastopol Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Gibraltar Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Southern Door Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2073 County Trunk Dk
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Sevastopol High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Gibraltar Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 N 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Southern Door Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2073 County Trunk Dk
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7321
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Island High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Gibraltar High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
390 S 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815
Gr: 3-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Southern Door High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2073 County Trunk Dk
Brussels, WI 54204
(920) 825-7333
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Sturgeon Bay High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 Michigan St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Sawyer Elementary School
60 Willow Dr
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Gr: PK-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Sevastopol Pre-school
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Door County, WI?
How many public schools are located in Door County?
16 public schools are located in Door County.
What percentage of students in Door County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Door County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Door County?
Door County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Door County are often viewed compared to one another?

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