For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,401 students in Oconto County, WI (there are , serving 206 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Oconto County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Oconto County, WI are Gillett Middle School, Gillett Elementary School and Abrams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconto County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Oconto County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Oconto County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gillett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Gillett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2119
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Abrams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Elm St
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Abrams, WI 54101
(920) 826-5819
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7814
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 County Road C
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Sobieski, WI 54171
(920) 822-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Suring High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2182
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2182
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: #77.
Oconto Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Grades: 5-8
| 288 students
Rank: #88.
Oconto Falls Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 E Maria Volk Dr
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4476
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #99.
Lena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5959
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #1010.
Oconto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Superior Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7812
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oconto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Grades: PK-4
| 368 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oconto Falls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Farm Rd
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4467
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Washington St
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4463
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1414.
Gillett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #1515.
Suring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Algoma St
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Suring, WI 54174
(920) 842-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
Rank: #1616.
Lena Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Rank: #1717.
Lena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5244
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Oconto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bayshore Community Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
400 Michigan Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7806
Grades: 5-8
| 78 students
Cre8 Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: PK-5
| 3 students
Falls Alternative Learning Site (Fals) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
208 W Main St
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Gillett, WI 54124
(920) 855-2137
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Lena Education Alternative Network Charter (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
304 E Main St
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 829-5703
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
New Path (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
320 Central Ave
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
(920) 848-4455
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Oconto Literacy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
810 Scherer Ave
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Oconto, WI 54153
(920) 834-7808
Grades: PK-2
| 131 students
Spruce Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
7904 County A West
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Lena, WI 54139
(920) 848-4463
Grades: 1-5
| 27 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oconto County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Oconto County, WI include Gillett Middle School, Gillett Elementary School and Abrams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oconto County?
17 public schools are located in Oconto County.
What percentage of students in Oconto County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Oconto County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oconto County?
Oconto County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Oconto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oconto County include: Oconto High School vs. Oconto Falls High School, Oconto Falls High School vs. Oconto High School, Oconto High School vs. Northeast Wisconsin Learning Academy
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