Best High Schools in Marquette County, WI

High schools
7
Students
2,518
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Marquette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. High Marq Environmental Charter School

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montello School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 33 Students

2. Montello Junior/senior High

A

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Montello School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 256 Students

3. Westfield Area High

C+

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students

4. Portage High

C

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Portage Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 706 Students

5. Wisconsin Dells High

C

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 603 Students

6. Markesan High

C-

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Markesan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students

7. Wautoma High

D+

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wautoma Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students

Best Middle Schools in Marquette County, WI

Middle schools
5
Students
1,616
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Marquette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Wisconsin Dells Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 387 Students

2. Markesan Middle

C

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Markesan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students

3. Wayne Bartels Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portage Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students

4. Parkside School

C-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wautoma Area School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 471 Students

5. Westfield Area Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Westfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 164 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Marquette County, WI

Elementary schools
11
Students
2,077
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Marquette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Endeavor Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portage Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 67 Students

2. Coloma Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students

3. Forest Lane Community School

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montello School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 268 Students

4. Lewiston Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Portage Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 94 Students

5. Markesan Intermediate

C

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Markesan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 145 Students

6. Oxford Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Westfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students

7. Spring Hill Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wisconsin Dells School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 608 Students

8. Westfield Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Westfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students

9. Log Cabin School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Log Cabin School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 35 Students

10. Markesan Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Markesan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 193 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Marquette County, WI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Marquette County, WI has a total population of 15,592 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Marquette County, WI

6,565

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marquette County, WI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marquette County, WI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marquette County, WI.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

901 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Marquette County, WI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Marquette County, WI

How many schools are in Marquette County, WI?

Marquette County, WI has 25 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,565 students in total.

How do schools in Marquette County perform on state tests?

On average, 25 schools in Marquette County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Marquette County greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marquette County?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Marquette County, WI

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Green Lake County, WI

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Adams County, WI

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Waushara County, WI

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Columbia County, WI

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sauk County, WI

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Juneau County, WI

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dodge County, WI

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fond du Lac County, WI

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Winnebago County, WI

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Richland County, WI

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Marquette County

4 places in Marquette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (2)