| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix Falls School District | Cushing | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,075 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Amery School District | Amery | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,397 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Osceola School District | Osceola | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,594 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Frederic School District | Frederic | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 429 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Clayton School District | Clayton | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 286 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Clear Lake School District | Clear Lake | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 565 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Unity School District | Balsam Lake | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 954 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Luck School District | Luck | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 394 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Polk County compares
Together they enroll 6,694 students across 26 schools. The largest is Osceola School District with 1,594 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County has 8 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is St. Croix Falls School District (10/10). 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 Polk County, WI?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Polk 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 Polk County, WI?
Of the districts serving Polk County, St. Croix Falls School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th 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.