For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,555 students in Waushara County, WI (there are , serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Waushara County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Waushara County, WI are Coloma Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Wild Rose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waushara County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Waushara County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Waushara County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coloma Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
210 N Linden St
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 S Water St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Grades: PK-3
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Mt Morris St
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4204
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4204
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Park Ave
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4201
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4201
Grades: 6-12
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Parkside School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 16th Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Grades: 4-8
| 459 students
Rank: #77.
Wautoma High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 S Cambridge St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-3354
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-3354
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #88.
Redgranite Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 Bonnell Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: #99.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #1010.
Tri-county Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redgranite Correctional Institute
Alternative School
1006 County Road Ee
Redgranite, WI 54970
(920) 566-3126
Redgranite, WI 54970
(920) 566-3126
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Waushara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N5275 County Road Nn
Pine River, WI 54965
(920) 987-5123
Pine River, WI 54965
(920) 987-5123
Grades: PK-4
| 45 students
1122 Liberty St
Poy Sippi, WI 54967
(920) 361-2442
Poy Sippi, WI 54967
(920) 361-2442
Grades: K-4
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waushara County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Waushara County, WI include Coloma Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Wild Rose Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waushara County?
11 public schools are located in Waushara County.
What percentage of students in Waushara County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Waushara County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waushara County?
Waushara County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Waushara County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Waushara County include: Wautoma High School vs. Wild Rose High School, Wild Rose High School vs. Wautoma High School
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