For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,170 students in Ashland, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, WI are Marengo Valley Elementary School, Lake Superior Elementary School and Ashland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ashland, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marengo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62408 State Hwy 112
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 278-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lake Superior Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Binsfield Rd
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, WI include Marengo Valley Elementary School, Lake Superior Elementary School and Ashland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ashland?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ashland include: Lake Superior Elementary School vs. Marengo Valley Elementary School, Marengo Valley Elementary School vs. Lake Superior Elementary School
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