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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wood County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 11,350 students in Wood County, WI (there are 15 private schools, serving 1,917 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Wood County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wood County, WI are Washington Elementary School, Nasonville Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wood County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1112 W 11th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Nasonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11044 Us Highway 10
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 W Upham St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-4747
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Nekoosa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Auburndale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10564 School Ave
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6950 Knowledge Ave
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 N Palmetto Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Marshfield High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 E Becker Rd
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-8464
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Pittsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5459 Elementary Ave, Suite 1
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1621 S Felker Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Marshfield Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 E 4th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1249
Gr: 7-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Port Edwards Educational Heuer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
951 5th St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2020.
Pittsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5407 First Ave
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-6412
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2121.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2222.
Auburndale High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10629 North Rd
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2323.
John Edwards Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2424.
John Edwards High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2525.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2626.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2828.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Gr: PK-3 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2929.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3030.
Nekoosa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Cedar St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshfield K4
1010 E Fourth St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1101
Gr: PK | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Wrps / Pitsch Early Learning
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Gr: PK | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wood County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Wood County, WI include Washington Elementary School, Nasonville Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wood County?
33 public schools are located in Wood County.
What percentage of students in Wood County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Wood County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?

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