| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake School District | Hertel | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 636 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Grantsburg School District | Grantsburg | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 1,759 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Webster School District | Danbury | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 646 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Siren School District | Siren | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 414 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Burnett County compares
Together they enroll 3,455 students across 13 schools. The largest is Grantsburg School District with 1,759 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Burnett County, Wisconsin
Burnett County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Burnett County is Shell Lake School District (8/10). 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 Burnett County, WI?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Burnett 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 Burnett County, WI?
Of the districts serving Burnett County, Shell Lake School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th 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.