Top Rankings
Oshkosh Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,101 students in Oshkosh Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Oshkosh Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
9,101 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
718 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oshkosh Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#326 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
11%
9%
% White
64%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,794 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,855 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,794
$17,189
Spending / Student
$15,855
$17,161
Best Oshkosh Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Traeger Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0065
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1225 N Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0315
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Traeger Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 W 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 424-0221
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4991 S Us Highway 45
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0131
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0131
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
West High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
375 N Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-4090
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-4090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 W 5th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0078
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0078
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
244 W 11th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0165
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0165
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Shapiro Stem Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 W 18th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0164
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 N Sawyer St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0411
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0411
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Menominee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 Hazel Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 808-6440
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 808-6440
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Tipler Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Gr: 4-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
E Cook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Hazel St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0152
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0152
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Smith Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-7000
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
South Park Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Delaware St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0431
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Viola Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0170
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0170
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Read Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0172
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0172
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Vel Phillips Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Kentucky St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-1004
Gr: PK | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oshkosh Area School District?
Oshkosh Area School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,101 students.
What is the rank of Oshkosh Area School District?
Oshkosh Area School District is ranked #307 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oshkosh Area School District?
64% of Oshkosh Area School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oshkosh Area School District?
Oshkosh Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Oshkosh Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,855 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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