Top Rankings
Washington Island School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 61 students in Washington Island School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Washington Island School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
61 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington Island School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 447 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,623 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,180 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,623
$17,189
Spending / Student
$25,180
$17,161
Best Washington Island School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Washington Island High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Island School District?
Washington Island School District manages 2 public schools serving 61 students.
What is the rank of Washington Island School District?
Washington Island School District is ranked #9 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Island School District?
90% of Washington Island School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Island School District?
Washington Island School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Washington Island School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,180 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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