| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butternut School District | Butternut | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 194 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chequamegon School District | Clam Lake | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 679 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mellen School District | Mellen | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 270 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ashland School District | Ashland | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 1,855 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Bayfield School District | La Pointe | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 426 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Ashland County compares
Together they enroll 3,424 students across 17 schools. The largest is Ashland School District with 1,855 students. Districts here average 3.0/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Ashland County, Wisconsin
Ashland County has 5 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ashland County is Butternut School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Wisconsin. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Ashland County, WI?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Ashland County, WI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Ashland County, WI?
Of the districts serving Ashland County, Butternut School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 43rd percentile among Wisconsin school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Wisconsin reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Wisconsin only, never across state lines.