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Best Waushara County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,555 students in Waushara County, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Waushara County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waushara County, WI are Coloma Elementary School, Wild Rose Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waushara County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Waushara County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Waushara County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coloma Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 N Linden St
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
825 Mt Morris St
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
525 S Water St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Gr: PK-3 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Park Ave
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4201
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Parkside School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S 16th Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Gr: 4-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Wautoma High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
514 S Cambridge St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-3354
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Redgranite Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
513 Bonnell Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Tri-county Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Redgranite Correctional Institution
Alternative School
1006 County Road Ee
Redgranite, WI 54970
(920) 566-3126
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Waushara County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Waushara County, WI include Coloma Elementary School, Wild Rose Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waushara County?
11 public schools are located in Waushara County.
What percentage of students in Waushara County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Waushara County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waushara County?
Waushara County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Waushara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waushara County include: Wautoma High School vs. Wild Rose High School, Wild Rose High School vs. Wautoma High School

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