For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 217 students in Birchwood, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Birchwood, WI are Birchwood High School, Birchwood Public Montessori and Birchwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birchwood, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Birchwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Birchwood, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Birchwood, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Birchwood, WI include Birchwood High School, Birchwood Public Montessori and Birchwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Birchwood?
5 public schools are located in Birchwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Birchwood?
Birchwood public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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