Wausau School District
School District · Wausau, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
20
14 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
7,783
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
20
14 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
7,783
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Wausau School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wausau School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Mountain Elementary
Wausau · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Wausau · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rib Mountain Elementary
Wausau · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#207 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,133
+$241 vs Wisconsin median
District size
7,783 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Wausau School District ranks #207 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Wausau School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Mountain Elementary (8.7/10), Thomas Jefferson Elementary (8.5/10), and Rib Mountain Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 22% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wausau School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wausau School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Mountain Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Rib Mountain Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Grant Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Stettin Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Horace Mann Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | John Muir Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Wausau Area Montessori Charter School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Maine Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Hawthorn Hills Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wausau School District
Wausau School District is a Wausau, Wisconsin school district serving 20 schools.The district educates 7,783 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $15,133 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Wausau School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Mountain Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Wausau School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.9% and ELA proficiency of 46.8%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wausau School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wausau School District with test data.
Schools in Wausau School District
20 schoolsElementary Schools14
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Wausau
- Total Enrollment
- 7,783
- Teachers (FTE)
- 601
- District spending per student
- $15,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wausau School District?
Wausau School District has 20 schools in total — 14 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wausau School District?
The average composite rating for Wausau School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Wausau School District?
Wausau School District's district-level spending was $15,133 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wausau School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wausau School District is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wausau School District?
South Mountain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wausau School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Wausau School District?
Across schools in Wausau School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wausau School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Wausau School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.8%
How we rate schools
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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.
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