For the 2026 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, Wild Rose Elementary School and Riverview 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 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coloma Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 N Linden St
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 S Water St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Gr: PK-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Park Ave
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4201
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-4201
Gr: 6-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Parkside School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 16th Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Gr: 4-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 S West St
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Plainfield, WI 54966
(715) 335-6366
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Wautoma High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Redgranite Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 Bonnell Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: 12
Waushara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N5275 County Road Nn
Pine River, WI 54965
(920) 987-5123
Pine River, WI 54965
(920) 987-5123
Gr: PK-4 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1122 Liberty St
Poy Sippi, WI 54967
(920) 361-2442
Poy Sippi, WI 54967
(920) 361-2442
Gr: K-4 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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, Wild Rose Elementary School and Riverview 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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