Best Public Schools in Oconto Falls, WI

The city of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Oconto Falls High, Oconto Falls Elementary, and Washington Middle. These schools are part of the Oconto Falls Public School District, which maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, Washington Middle stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 155 out of 628 Wisconsin middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with over 68% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 71% proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, Washington Middle has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% compared to the other schools. Oconto Falls Elementary also performs well, ranking 319 out of 1,067 Wisconsin elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating, with strong test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies.

While Oconto Falls High has a high 91% four-year graduation rate and above-average test scores in Social Studies and Mathematics, the district faces some socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the higher free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary and middle schools compared to the high school. The district's spending per student also varies, with the high school spending the most at $14,444 per student, followed by the elementary school at $13,092 and the middle school at $12,278 per student.