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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Marathon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 18,824 students in Marathon County, WI (there are 22 private schools, serving 1,921 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Marathon County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marathon County, WI are Rib Mountain Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Stratford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marathon County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Marathon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Marathon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rib Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150801 Robin Lane
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
166543 River Rd
Ringle, WI 54471
(715) 359-2417
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-3535
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
224700 Bittersweet Rd
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Hewitt-texas Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
164475 Granite Road
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Stettin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
109 N 56th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Odyssey Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4221
Gr: K-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Bay Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8602 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 355-0302
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 N School St
Spencer, WI 54479
(715) 659-4642
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mosinee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 12th St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2810
Gr: PK-3 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Hatley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
417 Emmonsville Rd
Hatley, WI 54440
(715) 446-3336
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1610 Pine Rd
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-6591
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Stratford Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Edgar Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 E Birch St
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2352
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Marathon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Spring Valley Dr
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2538
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Marathon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
204 East St
Marathon, WI 54448
(715) 443-2226
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
Maine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5901 N 44th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
D C Everest Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9302 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 241-9700
Gr: 6-7 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Edgar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 N 2nd Ave
Edgar, WI 54426
(715) 352-2727
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2121.
D C Everest Idea School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4704 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-0511
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Mosinee Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 High St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-3660
Gr: 4-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2424.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
209 N Schlegel St
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7571
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Stratford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
213311 Legion St
Stratford, WI 54484
(715) 687-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
East High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2727.
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2828.
John Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1918 Lamont St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2929.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5200 Camp Phillips Rd
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-4181
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Mosinee High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 High St
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3131.
Maple Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
135594 County Road L
Athens, WI 54411
(715) 257-7511
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3232.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
Rothschild Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 1st St
Rothschild, WI 54474
(715) 359-3186
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3434.
D C Everest High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Alderson St
Schofield, WI 54476
(715) 359-6561
Gr: 10-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N 4th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Marathon County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Marathon County, WI include Rib Mountain Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Stratford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marathon County?
50 public schools are located in Marathon County.
What percentage of students in Marathon County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Marathon County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marathon County?
Marathon County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marathon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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