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Best Schools in Tomahawk, WI
Tomahawk, WI has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,323 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Tomahawk don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tomahawk, WI
The top high schools in Tomahawk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tomahawk High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomahawk School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
2. Prentice High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prentice School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
3. Merrill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 803 Students
4. Rhinelander High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhinelander School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tomahawk, WI
The top middle schools in Tomahawk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prentice Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prentice School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 103 Students
2. Tomahawk Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomahawk School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
3. James Williams Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhinelander School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
4. Prairie River Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 593 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tomahawk, WI
The top elementary schools in Tomahawk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwoods Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhinelander School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students
2. Tomahawk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomahawk School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
3. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 229 Students
4. Prentice Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prentice School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 128 Students
5. Crescent Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rhinelander School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
6. Kate Goodrich Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merrill Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 375 Students
7. St Mary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tomahawk, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tomahawk, WI has a total population of 8,237 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tomahawk, 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 Tomahawk, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tomahawk, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tomahawk, 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 Tomahawk, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tomahawk, WI
How many schools are in Tomahawk, WI?
Tomahawk, WI has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,323 students in total.
How do schools in Tomahawk perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Tomahawk score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Tomahawk don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tomahawk?
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: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Tomahawk
3 of 3 schools in Tomahawk carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Tomahawk. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.