Best High Schools in Vilas County, WI

High schools
4
Students
1,199
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
36%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Vilas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northland Pines High

A

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northland Pines School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 417 Students

2. Lakeland High

C-

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakeland Uhs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 721 Students

3. Phelps High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Phelps School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students

4. School Of Options & Applied Research High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Northland Pines School District • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 32 Students

Best Middle Schools in Vilas County, WI

Middle schools
2
Students
228
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Vilas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. School Of Options & Applied Research Middle

F

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Northland Pines School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 46 Students

2. Northland Pines Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Northland Pines School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 182 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Vilas County, WI

Elementary schools
10
Students
2,146
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Vilas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center (npmlc)

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northland Pines School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 4 • 71 Students

2. North Lakeland Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Lakeland School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 153 Students

3. Three Lakes Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Three Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 161 Students

4. Northland Pines Elementary-land O' Lakes

B+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northland Pines School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 55 Students

5. Arbor Vitae-woodruff Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Woodruff J1 School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 521 Students

6. Northland Pines Elementary-eagle River

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Northland Pines School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 498 Students

7. Northland Pines Elementary-st Germain

C-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Northland Pines School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 90 Students

8. Phelps Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phelps School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 56 Students

9. Lac Du Flambeau Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lac Du Flambeau #1 School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 515 Students

10. Christ Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Christ Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Vilas County, WI

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Vilas County, WI has a total population of 23,047 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Vilas County, WI

3,573

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Vilas County, WI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vilas County, WI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vilas County, WI.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,298 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Vilas County, WI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Vilas County, WI

How many schools are in Vilas County, WI?

Vilas County, WI has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 3,573 students in total.

How do schools in Vilas County perform on state tests?

On average, 16 schools in Vilas County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Vilas County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vilas 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Vilas County, WI

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  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Gogebic County, MI

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Iron County, WI

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Forest County, WI

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Iron County, MI

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Price County, WI

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Florence County, WI

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ashland County, WI

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Rusk County, WI

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Vilas County

5 places in Vilas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (5)

School districts (1)