For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,741 students in Burnett County, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Burnett County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burnett County, WI are Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Webster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnett County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Burnett County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burnett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grantsburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Gr: PK-3 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Grantsburg Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Gr: 4-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7364 Alder St E
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8210
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-8210
Gr: PK-4 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7564 Alder St W
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4282
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4282
Gr: 5-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Webster High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7564 Alder St W
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Webster, WI 54893
(715) 866-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Grantsburg High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2531
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Siren Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2278
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Siren High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24022 4th Ave
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Siren, WI 54872
(715) 349-2277
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
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Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Gr: K-12 | 1,030 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burnett County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Burnett County, WI include Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Webster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Burnett County?
10 public schools are located in Burnett County.
What percentage of students in Burnett County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Burnett County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burnett County?
Burnett County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burnett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burnett County include: Webster High School vs. Siren High School, Siren High School vs. Webster High School, Grantsburg High School vs. Siren High School
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