📊 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 →
All 7 Rated Districts in Polk County, WI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St. Croix Falls School District | St Croix Falls | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #2 | Osceola School District | Osceola | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #3 | Frederic School District | Frederic | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #4 | Clayton School District | Clayton | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #5 | Clear Lake School District | Clear Lake | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #6 | Unity School District | Balsam Lake | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #7 | Luck School District | Luck | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
Best School Districts in Polk County, Wisconsin (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Polk County, Wisconsin that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Forward Exam 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Wisconsin, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Polk County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Polk County, Wisconsin? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Polk County, Wisconsin, the highest-rated is St. Croix Falls School District (St Croix Falls), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 90th 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 (Forward Exam 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.