For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 983 students in Vilas County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vilas County, WI are North Lakeland Elementary School, School Of Options And Applied Research High School and School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vilas County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Vilas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vilas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
School Of Options And Applied Research High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Pleasure Island Road
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 547-3619
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6485 Town Hall Rd
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-3619
Gr: 5-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Northland Pines Middle And High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Pleasure Island Rd
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-4473
Gr: 7-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Lac Du Flambeau Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2899 State Highway 47 S
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-3838
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-3838
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Phelps Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4451 Old School Rd
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Phelps, WI 54554
(715) 545-2724
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vilas County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vilas County, WI include North Lakeland Elementary School, School Of Options And Applied Research High School and School Of Options And Applied Research Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vilas County?
6 public middle schools are located in Vilas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vilas County?
Vilas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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