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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Portage County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 8,988 students in Portage County, WI (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,131 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Portage County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Portage County, WI are Bannach Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage 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 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Portage County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bannach Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Walter St
Stevens Point, WI 54482
(715) 345-5668
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 East Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Maria Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Mcdill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2516 School St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Gr: PK-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
616 W 2nd St
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Prais St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Mckinley Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2926 Blaine St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Almond-bancroft Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Wisconsin Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Gr: PK-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Amherst High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
P J Jacobs Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Main St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Gr: 7-9 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Rosholt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Rosholt High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4541
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Gr: 7-9 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Stevens Point Area Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Gr: 10-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Almond-bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Almond-bancroft High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Plover-whiting Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Hoover Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Tomorrow River Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2424.
Rosholt Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4541
Gr: 7-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Point Of Discovery School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Sands Community High School
Charter School
3995 County Rd K
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 281-4776
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Point 4 The Future
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Gr: PK | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Portage County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Portage County, WI include Bannach Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs).
How many public schools are located in Portage County?
29 public schools are located in Portage County.
What percentage of students in Portage County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Portage County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Portage County are often viewed compared to one another?

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