For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,552 students in Marinette County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marinette County, WI are Coleman Middle School, Peshtigo Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marinette County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marinette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marinette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
347 Business 141 N
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Peshtigo Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 N Emery Ave
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3762
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3762
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
347 Business 141 N
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Niagara Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Jefferson Ave
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-4541
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-4541
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #55.
Goodman-armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 4th St
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Grades: PK-6
| 36 students
Rank: #66.
Pembine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
N18775 Sauld St
Pembine, WI 54156
(715) 324-5314
Pembine, WI 54156
(715) 324-5314
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
Rank: #77.
Crivitz Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 Hall Hay St
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Grades: PK-6
| 483 students
Rank: #88.
Marinette Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
826 Owena St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Grades: 2-4
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Wausaukee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N11941 Us Highway 141
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Grades: PK-4
| 147 students
Rank: #1010.
Marinette Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Water St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Grades: 5-8
| 541 students
Rank: #1111.
Marinette Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Mott St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Grades: PK-1
| 378 students
Rank: #1212.
Wausaukee Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N11941 Us Highway 141
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Grades: 5-8
| 109 students
Marinette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1615 Carney Blvd
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2400
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2400
Grades: 1-4
| 139 students
Rr 1 Box 112
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 589-3265
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 589-3265
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
115 Hancock St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 732-7919
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 732-7919
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rr 1
Porterfield, WI 54159
(715) 789-2547
Porterfield, WI 54159
(715) 789-2547
Grades: PK-4
| 83 students
115 Hancock St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2700
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2700
Grades: PK-K
| 239 students
2502 Taylor St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 732-7914
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 732-7914
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marinette County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marinette County, WI include Coleman Middle School, Peshtigo Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marinette County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Marinette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marinette County?
Marinette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Marinette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marinette County include: Marinette Intermediate vs. Marinette Primary, Niagara Elementary School vs. Pembine Elementary School, Peshtigo Elementary School vs. Crivitz Elementary School
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