For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,741 students in Burnett County, WI (there are , serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Burnett County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Burnett County, WI are Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Webster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnett County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Burnett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Burnett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grantsburg Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Grades: 1-3
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Grantsburg Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Grades: 4-8
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7364 Alder St E
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8211
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8211
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7564 Alder St W
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4282
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4282
Grades: 5-8
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Grantsburg High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2531
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
Webster High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7564 Alder St W
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #77.
Siren Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2278
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2278
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
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Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grades: K-12
| 881 students
Rank: #99.
Siren High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Grades: 6-12
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
11486 State Road 70
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 689-2421
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 689-2421
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Burnett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
500 East James Avenue
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Po Box 9
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Burnett County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Burnett County, WI include Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Webster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burnett County?
10 public schools are located in Burnett County.
What percentage of students in Burnett County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Burnett County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burnett County?
Burnett County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Burnett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burnett County include: Webster High School vs. Siren High School, Siren High School vs. Webster High School, Grantsburg High School vs. Siren High School
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