Best Schools in Portage County, WI
Portage County, WI has a total of 53 schools including 14 high schools, 9 middle schools and 29 elementary schools. A total of 16,858 students attend Portage County, WI schools. On average, schools in Portage County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Portage County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Portage County, WI
Portage County, WI has 14 high schools with 5,509 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 Portage County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portage County underperform expectations.
1. Point Of Discovery School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stevens Point Area Public School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 142 Students
2. Lincoln High
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Wisconsin Rapids School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1380 Students
3. Waupaca High
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Waupaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
4. Stevens Point Area Senior High
SchoolGrade
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1462 Students
5. Iola-scandinavia High
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Projected Test Scores
Iola-scandinavia School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 288 Students
6. Amherst High
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Tomorrow River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students
7. Rosholt High
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Rosholt School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
8. Almond-bancroft High
SchoolGrade
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Almond-bancroft School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
9. Tri-county High
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Projected Test Scores
Tri-county Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
10. Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
Best Middle Schools in Portage County, WI
Portage County, WI has 9 middle schools with 3,541 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 Portage County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portage County meet expectations.
1. Waupaca Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waupaca School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 521 Students
2. Amherst Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomorrow River School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
3. Benjamin Franklin Junior High
SchoolGrade
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 811 Students
4. P J Jacobs Junior High
SchoolGrade
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 661 Students
5. Tomorrow River Community Middle (trcms)
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tomorrow River School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 72 Students
6. Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wisconsin Rapids School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students
7. Rosholt Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rosholt School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 62 Students
8. Almond-bancroft Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Almond-bancroft School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 80 Students
9. Tri-county Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tri-county Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Portage County, WI
Portage County, WI has 29 elementary schools with 7,803 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 Portage County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portage County meet expectations.
1. Auburndale Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Auburndale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
2. Bannach Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 384 Students
3. Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (trvcs)
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tomorrow River School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 67 Students
4. Mcdill Elementary
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 318 Students
5. Washington Elementary
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 469 Students
6. Amherst Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Tomorrow River School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 345 Students
7. Kennedy Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 168 Students
8. Grant Elementary
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Wisconsin Rapids School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
9. Madison Elementary
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Stevens Point Area Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 356 Students
10. Wild Rose Elementary
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Wild Rose School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Portage County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Portage County, WI has a total population of 70,377 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Portage 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 Portage County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portage County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portage County, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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