| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakeland School District | Manitowish Waters | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 153 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Woodruff Joint No. 1 School District | Arbor Vitae | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 521 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Lakeland Union High School District | Boulder Junction | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 745 | 2 | 9–12 | 5 |
| Northland Pines School District | Conover | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,391 | 8 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Phelps School District | Phelps | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 85 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lac du Flambeau No. 1 School District | Lac du Flambeau | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 515 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
How Vilas County compares
Together they enroll 3,410 students across 15 schools. The largest is Northland Pines School District with 1,391 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Vilas County, Wisconsin
Vilas County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Vilas County is North Lakeland 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 Vilas County, WI?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Vilas 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 Vilas County, WI?
Of the districts serving Vilas County, North Lakeland School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th 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.