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6.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Winter, Wisconsin

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.9/10
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Choosing a school in Winter?

Use this page to compare every school in Winter by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Winter Elementary

8.3/10

Elementary · Winter School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Winter Middle

7.4/10

Middle · Winter School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Winter High

4.9/10

High · Winter School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Winter for 2026 are Winter Elementary (8.3/10), Winter Middle (7.4/10), and Winter High (4.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

6.9

out of 10

Median Home

$180,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Winter

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Winter Elementary 8.3 / 10
2 Winter Middle 7.4 / 10
3 Winter High 4.9 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.9/10

67% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$58,831

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$180,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
24%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
86%

Of occupied housing units

How Winter compares

Wisconsin rank

#117 of 324

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Wisconsin avg (6.4)

Median household income

$59k

75% of Wisconsin median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Winter, Wisconsin

Winter, Wisconsin is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.9 out of 10, schools in Winter show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Winter is Winter Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Winter is served by 1 school district: Winter School District. These districts collectively serve 225 students.

Winter's community shows 24% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $58,831. The poverty rate in the area is 14.8%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 54896 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 103 students · Pre-K–5th 8.3

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 44 students · 6th–8th 7.4

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 78 students · 9th–12th 4.9

Schools in Winter

Winter, Wisconsin · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$58,831

Median Home Value

$180,000

Median Rent

$950/mo

Population

1,601

College Educated

24%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty Rate

14.8%

Community Profile

Winter has a median household income of $58,831. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $180,000, with a median rent of $950/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.8%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Winter, Wisconsin

How many schools are in Winter, Wisconsin?

Winter has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Winter, Wisconsin?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Winter is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Winter, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked school in Winter on MySchoolScout is Winter Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Winter, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked elementary school in Winter on MySchoolScout is Winter Elementary with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Winter, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked middle school in Winter on MySchoolScout is Winter Middle with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in Winter, Wisconsin?

The top-ranked high school in Winter on MySchoolScout is Winter High with a composite score of 4.9/10.

How many school districts serve Winter, Wisconsin?

Winter is served by 1 school district: Winter School District.

What is the education level in Winter, Wisconsin?

According to Census data, 24% of adults in Winter have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Winter, Wisconsin?

The median household income in Winter is approximately $58,831 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Winter, Wisconsin?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Winter is 11.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Winter, Wisconsin?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.