For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,619 students in Sturgeon Bay, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 301 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Sturgeon Bay, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI are Sevastopol Elementary School, Sevastopol Middle School and Sevastopol High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturgeon Bay, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Sturgeon Bay have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sevastopol Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4550 Wi-57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sevastopol Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Sevastopol High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19 N 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2810
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 S 14th Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2815
Gr: 3-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Sturgeon Bay High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1230 Michigan St
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2800
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
60 Willow Dr
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2818
Gr: PK-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI include Sevastopol Elementary School, Sevastopol Middle School and Sevastopol High School.
How many public schools are located in Sturgeon Bay?
8 public schools are located in Sturgeon Bay.
What percentage of students in Sturgeon Bay go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Sturgeon Bay are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgeon Bay?
Sturgeon Bay public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sturgeon Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sturgeon Bay include: Walker Middle School vs. Sevastopol Middle School, Sunrise Elementary School vs. Sevastopol Elementary School, Sevastopol Elementary School vs. Sunrise Elementary School
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