Total enrollment
2,542
-9 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Waushara County
Wisconsin · Public K-12
Waushara County reports 11 public K-12 schools and roughly 2,542 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.
4-year change in Waushara County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Waushara County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wisconsin | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.9% | #52 of 67 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,542 | #54 of 70 | #1,995 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #61 of 70 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #33 of 70 | #776 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.7% | #7 of 70 | #1,314 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.0% | #29 of 70 | #1,555 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Waushara County school rankings
Residents
24,868
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
2,542
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,107
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.7%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
5
1,073 students
Middle
2
614 students
High
4
855 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wautoma Area School District
1,300 students · 5 districts in Waushara County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Waushara County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
50
17.7% under 18
Test scores in Waushara County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Wild Rose Elementary· 63.6%
- Riverview Elementary· 53.0%
- Wild Rose High· 52.1%
- Parkside School· 48.5%
- Coloma Elementary· 47.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Tri-County Middle· 36.3%
- Redgranite Elementary· 36.4%
- Tri-County Elementary· 39.5%
- Coloma Elementary· 47.8%
- Parkside School· 48.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside School | Wautoma | Middle | 04-08 | 480 | · |
| Wautoma High | Wautoma | High | 09-12 | 388 | · |
| Riverview Elementary | Wautoma | Elementary | PK-03 | 302 | · |
| Wild Rose High | Wild Rose | High | 06-12 | 287 | · |
| Wild Rose Elementary | Wild Rose | Elementary | PK-05 | 276 | · |
| Tri-County Elementary | Plainfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 265 | · |
| Tri-County High | Plainfield | High | 09-12 | 180 | · |
| Tri-County Middle | Plainfield | Middle | 06-08 | 134 | · |
| Redgranite Elementary | Redgranite | Elementary | PK-05 | 130 | · |
| Coloma Elementary | Coloma | Elementary | PK-05 | 100 | · |
| DOC: Redgranite Correctional Institution | Redgranite | High | 12-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Waushara County
About Waushara County
Across the low-population Wisconsin county of Waushara County of about 24,868 residents, the public-school footprint covers 11 schools and about 2,542 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $67,107, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 9% noticeably below the Wisconsin median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Waushara County comprises 5 elementary schools (1,073 students), 2 middle schools (614), and 4 high schools (855).
The largest single district in Waushara County is Wautoma Area School District, which alone enrolls about 1,300 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Waushara County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,551 students to 2,542.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Waushara County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data