For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 2,231 students in Washburn County, WI (there are , serving 113 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Washburn County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Washburn County, WI are Birchwood High School, Birchwood Public Montessori and Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Washburn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Birchwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #55.
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Grades: 3-6
| 178 students
Rank: #66.
Spooner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2172
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Spooner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Oak St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2173
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2173
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
Rank: #88.
Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814
Grades: 7-12
| 311 students
Rank: #99.
Spooner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Scribner St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Northstar Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 4-8
| 23 students
Rank: #1111.
Birchwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #1212.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #1313.
Northwood High/middle
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shell Lake Primary (K-2)
Magnet School
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Grades: PK-2
| 147 students
Washburn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Birchwood Discovery Center (Closed 2013)
Charter School
201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: PK-6
| 23 students
300 S Wilson Street
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kaplan Academy Of Wisconsin (Closed 2012)
Charter School
801 Cty Hwy A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1821 Scribner St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Grades: PK
| 54 students
Spooner Area Virtual Education Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washburn County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Washburn County, WI include Birchwood High School, Birchwood Public Montessori and Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Washburn County?
16 public schools are located in Washburn County.
What percentage of students in Washburn County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Washburn County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County?
Washburn County public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Washburn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washburn County include: Shell Lake Junior/senior High School vs. Spooner High School, Spooner High School vs. Shell Lake Junior/senior High School
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