For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,306 students in Minocqua, WI (there are , serving 61 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Minocqua, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Minocqua, WI are Creative Minds, Minocqua Elementary School and Lakeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minocqua, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Minocqua have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Minocqua, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative Minds
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: 3-5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Minocqua Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9573 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Minocqua, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Minocqua, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Minocqua, WI include Creative Minds, Minocqua Elementary School and Lakeland High School.
How many public schools are located in Minocqua?
5 public schools are located in Minocqua.
What percentage of students in Minocqua go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Minocqua are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minocqua?
Minocqua public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Minocqua are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Minocqua include: Creative Minds vs. Minocqua Elementary School, Minocqua Elementary School vs. Creative Minds
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