For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,549 students in Oneida County, WI (there are , serving 355 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Oneida County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI are Creative Minds, Sugar Camp Elementary School and Northwoods Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oneida County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Oneida County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Oneida County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 3-5
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Northwoods Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9086 County Road K
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 282-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Rank: #44.
Three Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11065 Old Highway 51 N
Woodruff, WI 54568
(715) 356-3282
Woodruff, WI 54568
(715) 356-3282
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Three Lakes Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #99.
Rhinelander High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9137
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9137
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3350 V Hickey Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #1313.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6930 W School St
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Three Lakes, WI 54562
(715) 546-3321
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1414.
James Williams Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Grades: 6-8
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcnaughton Correctional Center
Alternative School
8500 Rainbow Rd
Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
(715) 277-2484
Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
(715) 277-2484
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Oneida County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4630 Apperson Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
665 Coolidge Ave, 1st Fl
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
5491 River Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
511 S Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
Po Box 38
Tripoli, WI 54564
(715) 428-2812
Tripoli, WI 54564
(715) 428-2812
Grades: K-4
| 82 students
309 Maple St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Grades: K-5
| 146 students
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Oneida County, WI include Creative Minds, Sugar Camp Elementary School and Northwoods Community Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oneida County?
17 public schools are located in Oneida County.
What percentage of students in Oneida County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Oneida County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oneida County?
Oneida County public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Oneida County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oneida County include: Three Lakes Elementary School vs. Three Lakes High School, Lakeland High School vs. Rhinelander High School, Rhinelander High School vs. Lakeland High School
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