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Best Oneida County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,844 students in Oneida County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oneida County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
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Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oneida County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oneida County, WI include Sugar Camp Elementary School, Northwoods Community Elementary School and Three Lakes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oneida County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Oneida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida County?
Oneida County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Oneida County are often viewed compared to one another?

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