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Best Schools in Ashland, WI
Ashland, WI has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,884 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Ashland exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ashland, WI
The top high schools in Ashland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washburn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 198 Students
2. Drummond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
3. Ashland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 626 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ashland, WI
The top middle schools in Ashland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washburn Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 82 Students
2. Drummond Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 48 Students
3. Ashland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ashland, WI
The top elementary schools in Ashland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drummond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drummond Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students
2. Washburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washburn School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 319 Students
3. Marengo Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students
4. Lake Superior Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
5. Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 124 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ashland, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ashland, WI has a total population of 9,687 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ashland, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ashland, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ashland, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ashland, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ashland, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ashland, WI
How many schools are in Ashland, WI?
Ashland, WI has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,884 students in total.
How do schools in Ashland perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Ashland score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Ashland exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ashland?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Ashland
4 of 4 schools in Ashland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Ashland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.