Best Schools in Polk County, WI
Polk County, WI has 30 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,274 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Polk County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polk County, WI
The top high schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederic 6-12 School
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Frederic School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
2. Osceola High
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Osceola School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 551 Students
3. Turtle Lake High
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Turtle Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
4. Luck High
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Luck School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students
5. Unity High
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Unity School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
6. Saint Croix Falls High
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Saint Croix Falls School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
7. Clayton High
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Clayton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
8. Clear Lake High
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Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 181 Students
9. Amery High
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Amery School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, WI
The top middle schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osceola Middle
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Osceola School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 339 Students
2. Amery Middle
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Amery School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
3. Clear Lake Junior High
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Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 100 Students
4. Saint Croix Falls Middle
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Saint Croix Falls School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
5. Clayton Middle
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Clayton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 56 Students
6. Turtle Lake Middle
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Turtle Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 103 Students
7. Unity Middle
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Unity School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 262 Students
8. Luck Middle
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Luck School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, WI
The top elementary schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lien Elementary
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Amery School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 347 Students
2. Saint Croix Falls Elementary
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Saint Croix Falls School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 347 Students
3. Amery Intermediate
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Amery School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 285 Students
4. Osceola Intermediate
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Osceola School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 307 Students
5. Turtle Lake Elementary
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Turtle Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
6. Clayton Elementary
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Clayton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
7. Unity Elementary
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Unity School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 396 Students
8. Frederic Elementary
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Frederic School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 208 Students
9. Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
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Clear Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 284 Students
10. Luck Elementary
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Luck School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 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.
Questions About Schools in Polk County, WI
How many schools are in Polk County, WI?
Polk County, WI has 30 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,274 students in total.
How do schools in Polk County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Polk County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Polk County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Polk 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: 40%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Polk County
8 places in Polk County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Amery (4)
- Osceola (4)
- Balsam Lake (3)
- Clayton (3)
- Clear Lake (3)
- Luck (3)
- Frederic (2)
- Dresser (1)
School districts (6)
- Osceola School District (4 schools)
- Saint Croix Falls School District (4 schools)
- Clayton School District (3 schools)
- Clear Lake School District (3 schools)
- Luck School District (3 schools)
- Unity School District (3 schools)