Best Schools in Polk County, WI
Polk County, WI has a total of 34 schools including 10 high schools, 11 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 8,553 students attend Polk County, WI schools. On average, schools in Polk County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Polk County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Polk County, WI
Polk County, WI has 10 high schools with 2,509 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Polk County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk County don't meet expectations.
1. Saint Croix Falls High
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Saint Croix Falls School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
2. Osceola High
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Osceola School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 551 Students
3. Luck High
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Luck School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
4. Clear Lake High
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Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 181 Students
5. Frederic 6-12 School
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Frederic School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
6. Amery High
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Amery School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
7. Unity High
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Unity School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
8. Turtle Lake High
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Turtle Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
9. Clayton High
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Clayton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, WI
Polk County, WI has 11 middle schools with 2,364 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Polk County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk County exceed expectations.
1. Osceola Middle
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Osceola School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
2. Saint Croix Falls Middle
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Saint Croix Falls School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
3. Amery Middle
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Amery School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
4. Webster Middle
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Webster School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 189 Students
5. Unity Middle
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Unity School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
6. Grantsburg Middle
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Grantsburg School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 321 Students
7. Clear Lake Junior High
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Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 100 Students
8. Turtle Lake Middle
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Turtle Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 103 Students
9. Cumberland Middle
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Cumberland School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
10. Luck Middle
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Luck School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, WI
Polk County, WI has 13 elementary schools with 3,680 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Polk County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk County don't meet expectations.
1. Saint Croix Falls Elementary
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Saint Croix Falls School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 347 Students
2. Osceola Intermediate
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Osceola School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 307 Students
3. Amery Intermediate
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Amery School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 285 Students
4. C.e. Jacobson Elementary
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Rush City Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 493 Students
5. Turtle Lake Elementary
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Turtle Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
6. Lien Elementary
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Amery School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 347 Students
7. Frederic Elementary
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Frederic School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 208 Students
8. Unity Elementary
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Unity School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 396 Students
9. Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
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Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 284 Students
10. Clayton Elementary
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Clayton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk County, WI has a total population of 44,977 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk 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 Polk County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk 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 Polk County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
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