For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,452 students in Vilas County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vilas County, WI are North Lakeland Elementary School, Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes and School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vilas County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vilas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vilas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Grades: PK-4
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Grades: 5-8
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Northland Pines Elementary-st Germain
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8234 Highway 70 W
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-3632
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-3632
Grades: PK-4
| 92 students
Rank: #55.
Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-6471
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (Npmlc)
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8234 Highway 70 W
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-2632
Saint Germain, WI 54558
(715) 542-2632
Grades: PK-4
| 70 students
Rank: #77.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Rank: #88.
Lac Du Flambeau Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2899 State Highway 47 S
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-3838
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-3838
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vilas County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vilas County, WI include North Lakeland Elementary School, Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes and School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vilas County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Vilas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vilas County?
Vilas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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