For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 623 students in Algoma, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 97 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Algoma, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Algoma, WI are Algoma Venture Academy, Algoma Elementary School and Algoma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Algoma, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Algoma have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Algoma, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Algoma Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Division St
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Algoma Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 Fremont St
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Algoma High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Division St
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Algoma, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Algoma, WI include Algoma Venture Academy, Algoma Elementary School and Algoma High School.
How many public schools are located in Algoma?
3 public schools are located in Algoma.
What percentage of students in Algoma go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Algoma are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Algoma?
Algoma public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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