For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,383 students in Washburn County, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washburn County, WI are Birchwood Public Montessori, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) and Spooner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washburn County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washburn County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Gr: 3-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Spooner Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Oak St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2173
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2173
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Spooner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Scribner St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2174
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Northwood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Northwood High/middle
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7815
Gr: PK-2 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Washburn County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northstar Community Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297
Gr: 4-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washburn County, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washburn County, WI include Birchwood Public Montessori, Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) and Spooner Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washburn County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Washburn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County?
Washburn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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