For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,229 students in Forest County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Forest County, WI are Robinson Elementary School, Laona High School and Wabeno Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Forest County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Laona High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Wabeno Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4346 Mill Ln
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-3633
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Crandon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Crandon Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wabeno High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4325 N Branch St
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Forest County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Forest County, WI include Robinson Elementary School, Laona High School and Wabeno Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forest County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Forest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County?
Forest County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Forest County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Forest County include: Wabeno High School vs. Laona High School, Laona High School vs. Wabeno High School
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