| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford School District | Stratford | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 806 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Edgar School District | Edgar | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 611 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| D.C. Everest Area School District | Ringle | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 6,000 | 13 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Mosinee School District | Mosinee | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1,983 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Marathon City School District | Marathon | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 753 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Spencer School District | Spencer | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 611 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wausau School District | Wausau | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 7,899 | 20 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District | Eland | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,154 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Athens School District | Athens | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 452 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Antigo School District | Aniwa | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 2,037 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Marathon County compares
Together they enroll 22,306 students across 59 schools. The largest is Wausau School District with 7,899 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Marathon County has 10 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marathon County is Stratford School District (9/10). 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 Marathon County, WI?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Marathon 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 Marathon County, WI?
Of the districts serving Marathon County, Stratford School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th 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.