Best Public Schools in Oshkosh, WI

The city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin is home to 21 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Oshkosh Area School District. The district is ranked 337 out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out as high-performing, including Traeger Middle School, ranked 47th out of 628 Wisconsin middle schools with a 5-star rating, and Oakwood Elementary, ranked 164th out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools with a 4-star rating. Both schools have exceptional test scores, with 60-80% of students proficient or better in core subjects. Additionally, the Accelerated Advanced Learning Program, a public charter middle school, ranks 1st out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools with a 5-star rating and has an exceptionally high percentage of students scoring proficient or better, often 100% in core subjects.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. While North High and West High have a 91% four-year graduation rate, above the state average, other schools like Oaklawn Elementary and Merrill Elementary have much lower proficiency rates. This suggests significant inequities within the Oshkosh school district that need to be addressed through comprehensive reforms and targeted interventions.