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Best Oneida County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,549 students in Oneida County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 385 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Oneida County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI are Sugar Camp Elementary School, Northwoods Community Elementary School and Three Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneida County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Oneida County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Oneida County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Northwoods Community Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9086 County Road K
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Three Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11065 Old Highway 51 N
Woodruff, WI 54568
(715) 356-3282
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Three Lakes Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Gr: 7-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Minocqua Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Rhinelander High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3350 V Hickey Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9132
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9573 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
James Williams Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star School--strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcnaughton Correctional Center
Alternative School
8500 Rainbow Rd
Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
(715) 277-2484
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI include Sugar Camp Elementary School, Northwoods Community Elementary School and Three Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oneida County?
17 public schools are located in Oneida County.
What percentage of students in Oneida County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Oneida County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida County?
Oneida County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oneida County are often viewed compared to one another?

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