📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
8 Rated Districts in the Wausau, WI Metro Area
Forward Exam 2024–25 · percentile among Wisconsin districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stratford School District | Stratford | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #2 | Edgar School District | Edgar | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #3 | D.C. Everest Area School District | Schofield | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #4 | Mosinee School District | Mosinee | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #5 | Marathon City School District | Marathon | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #6 | Spencer School District | Spencer | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #7 | Wausau School District | Wausau | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #8 | Athens School District | Athens | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
Best School Districts in the Wausau, WI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from Forward Exam 2024–25 (Wisconsin) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Wausau, WI metro area? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in the Wausau, WI metro area, the highest-rated is Stratford School District (Stratford), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 88th percentile of Wisconsin districts on Forward Exam 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.