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Best Wood County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 7,052 students in Wood County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wood County, WI are Washington Elementary School, Nasonville Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Wood County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1112 W 11th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1238
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Nasonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11044 Us Highway 10
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 W Upham St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-4747
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Auburndale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10564 School Ave
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2812
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Think Academy-together Helping Inspire Kids
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6950 Knowledge Ave
Rudolph, WI 54475
(715) 424-6784
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 N Palmetto Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 384-8181
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Pittsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5459 Elementary Ave, Suite 1
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1621 S Felker Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1296
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Port Edwards Educational Heuer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
951 5th St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Auburndale High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10629 North Rd
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
John Edwards Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2121.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Gr: PK-3 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wood County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wood County, WI include Washington Elementary School, Nasonville Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wood County?
23 public elementary schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?

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