For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 4,652 students in Portage County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Portage County, WI are Bannach Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Portage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bannach Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Walter St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5668
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5668
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 East Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Maria Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Grades: K-6
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Mcdill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2516 School St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
616 W 2nd St
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Grades: K-6
| 171 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Prais St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckinley Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2926 Blaine St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #1111.
Almond-bancroft Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: #1212.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Wisconsin Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
Rank: #1313.
Rosholt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 W Randolph St
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Rosholt, WI 54473
(715) 677-4543
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #1414.
Almond-bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1336 Elm St
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Almond, WI 54909
(715) 366-2941
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #1515.
Plover-whiting Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Hoover Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Grades: K-6
| 459 students
Rank: #1616.
Tomorrow River Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 824-5521
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Portage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5590 School St
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Bancroft, WI 54921
(715) 335-2941
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5620
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Esd High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-7312
Grades: 10-12
| 37 students
Jackson Environmental Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Tomorrow River Community Middle (Trcms) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
10186 County Road Mm
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
(715) 346-2730
Grades: 5-8
| 72 students
Winnequah Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5417
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
1201 North Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5504
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Portage County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Portage County, WI include Bannach Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School (Trvcs).
How many public elementary schools are located in Portage County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Portage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Portage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Portage County include: Mckinley Center vs. Madison Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Bannach Elementary School
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