Total enrollment
2,542
-135 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Waushara County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
-1 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 76%
% Hispanic
19%
was 20%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
2,542
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 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Waushara County has declined 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,677 students to 2,542. Waushara County now counts 10 public schools, down from 11 in SY 2017-18.
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.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data