For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 153 students in Glidden, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Glidden, WI are Glidden Elementary School and Chequamegon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glidden, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Glidden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Glidden, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glidden Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
64 S Grant St
Glidden, WI 54527
(715) 264-2141
Glidden, WI 54527
(715) 264-2141
Gr: PK-2 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Chequamegon Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
64 S Grant St
Glidden, WI 54527
(715) 264-2141
Glidden, WI 54527
(715) 264-2141
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Glidden, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Glidden, WI include Glidden Elementary School and Chequamegon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Glidden?
2 public schools are located in Glidden.
What is the racial composition of students in Glidden?
Glidden public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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