Best Schools in Sarona, WI
Sarona, WI has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,263 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Sarona exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sarona, WI
The top high schools in Sarona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Lake Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 311 Students
2. Spooner High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students
3. Rice Lake High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 714 Students
4. Birchwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 61 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sarona, WI
The top middle schools in Sarona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Birchwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 47 Students
2. Rice Lake Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 601 Students
3. Spooner Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sarona, WI
The top elementary schools in Sarona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 178 Students
2. Haugen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rice Lake Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 88 Students
3. Spooner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spooner Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
4. Birchwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birchwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
5. Shell Lake Primary (k-2)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 147 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sarona, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sarona, WI has a total population of 1,520 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sarona, 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 Sarona, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sarona, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sarona, 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 Sarona, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sarona, WI
How many schools are in Sarona, WI?
Sarona, WI has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,263 students in total.
How do schools in Sarona perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Sarona score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Sarona exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sarona?
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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