For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,552 students in Marinette County, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marinette County, WI are Coleman Middle School, Peshtigo Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marinette County, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marinette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marinette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
347 Business 141 N
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Peshtigo Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 N Emery Ave
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3762
Peshtigo, WI 54157
(715) 582-3762
Gr: PK-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
347 Business 141 N
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Coleman, WI 54112
(920) 897-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Niagara Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Jefferson Ave
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-4541
Niagara, WI 54151
(715) 251-4541
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Goodman-armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 4th St
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Goodman, WI 54125
(715) 336-2575
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Pembine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
N18775 Sauld St
Pembine, WI 54156
(715) 324-5314
Pembine, WI 54156
(715) 324-5314
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Crivitz Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 Hall Hay St
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Crivitz, WI 54114
(715) 854-2721
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Marinette Intermediate
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
826 Owena St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2600
Gr: 2-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Wausaukee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N11941 Us Highway 141
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Marinette Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Water St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-1500
Gr: 5-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Marinette Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Mott St
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Marinette, WI 54143
(715) 735-2500
Gr: PK-1 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Wausaukee Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N11941 Us Highway 141
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Wausaukee, WI 54177
(715) 856-5152
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Marinette County, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marinette County, WI include Coleman Middle School, Peshtigo Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marinette County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Marinette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marinette County?
Marinette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Marinette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marinette County include: Niagara Elementary School vs. Pembine Elementary School, Peshtigo Elementary School vs. Crivitz Elementary School, Coleman Elementary School vs. Crivitz Elementary School
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