For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 954 students in Cumberland, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Cumberland, WI are Island City Virtual Academy, Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Cumberland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Cumberland, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Island City Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 2nd Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5123
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5123
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5121
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Cumberland, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Island City Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 522-5122
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 522-5122
Gr: 7-12
980 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5122
Gr: 7-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cumberland, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Cumberland, WI include Island City Virtual Academy, Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cumberland?
4 public schools are located in Cumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland?
Cumberland public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Cumberland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cumberland include: Cumberland Elementary School vs. Island City Virtual Academy, Island City Virtual Academy vs. Cumberland Elementary School
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