Best Schools in Oconto County, WI
Oconto County, WI has 36 public schools (11 high, 9 middle, 16 elementary) serving 12,913 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Oconto County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oconto County, WI
The top high schools in Oconto County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wabeno High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabeno Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 179 Students
2. Bay Port High
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Howard-suamico School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1926 Students
3. Pulaski High
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Pulaski Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1144 Students
4. Lena High
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Lena School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
5. Oconto High
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Oconto Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 280 Students
6. Coleman High
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Coleman School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
7. Oconto Falls High
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Oconto Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 521 Students
8. Gillett High
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Gillett School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
9. Peshtigo High
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Peshtigo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
10. Suring High
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Suring Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oconto County, WI
The top middle schools in Oconto County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bay View Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Howard-suamico School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 896 Students
2. Lineville Intermediate
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Howard-suamico School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 788 Students
3. Coleman Middle
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Coleman School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 142 Students
4. Washington Middle
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Oconto Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
5. Pulaski Community Middle
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Pulaski Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 788 Students
6. Gillett Middle
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Gillett School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 108 Students
7. Lena Middle
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Lena School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 87 Students
8. Peshtigo Middle
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Peshtigo School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 167 Students
9. Oconto Middle
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Oconto Unified School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oconto County, WI
The top elementary schools in Oconto County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lena Elementary
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Lena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 203 Students
2. Sunnyside Elementary
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Pulaski Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 497 Students
3. Abrams Elementary
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Oconto Falls Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
4. Oconto Falls Elementary
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Oconto Falls Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
5. Glenbrook Elementary
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Pulaski Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students
6. Peshtigo Elementary
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Peshtigo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
7. Coleman Elementary
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Coleman School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
8. Fairview Elementary
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Pulaski Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 113 Students
9. Oconto Elementary
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Oconto Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 368 Students
10. Gillett Elementary
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Gillett School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oconto County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oconto County, WI has a total population of 38,965 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oconto County, 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 Oconto County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oconto County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oconto County, 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 Oconto County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oconto County, WI
How many schools are in Oconto County, WI?
Oconto County, WI has 36 public schools: 11 high schools, 9 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 12,913 students in total.
How do schools in Oconto County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Oconto County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Oconto County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oconto 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.
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- Actual: 8%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Oconto County
8 places in Oconto County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (4)
- Oconto Falls Public School District (4 schools)
- Oconto Unified School District (4 schools)
- Gillett School District (3 schools)
- Lena School District (3 schools)