For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,610 students in Douglas County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, WI are Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School, Great Lakes Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Gr: PK-12 | 8 students
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
129 N 28th St E
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-8500
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10523 E Us Highway 2
Poplar, WI 54864
(715) 364-2218
Poplar, WI 54864
(715) 364-2218
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1423 Central Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8785
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8785
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Four Corners Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4465 E County Road B
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 399-8911
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 399-8911
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10465 E Us Highway 2
Poplar, WI 54864
(715) 364-8465
Poplar, WI 54864
(715) 364-8465
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1807 Missouri Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8790
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Eagles' Wings Public Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Northern Lights Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 28th St
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-6066
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-6066
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Solon Springs School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8993 E Baldwin Ave
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Superior Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3626 Hammond Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8740
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Eagles Academy
Charter School
8993 E Baldwin St
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Solon Springs, WI 54873
(715) 378-2263
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6200 E 3rd St
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 398-7672
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 398-7672
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, WI include Eagles' Wings Virtual Charter School, Great Lakes Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Douglas County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Douglas County include: Bryant Elementary School vs. Northern Lights Elementary School, Northern Lights Elementary School vs. Bryant Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School vs. Bryant Elementary School
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