| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake School District | Shell Lake | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 636 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Spooner Area School District | Spooner | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,015 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Birchwood School District | Birchwood | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 267 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northwood School District | Minong | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 313 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Washburn County compares
Together they enroll 2,231 students across 16 schools. The largest is Spooner Area School District with 1,015 students. Districts here average 3.8/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Washburn County, Wisconsin
Washburn County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washburn 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 Washburn County, WI?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Washburn 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 Washburn County, WI?
Of the districts serving Washburn 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.