Gibraltar Elementary

Gibraltar Elementary in Fish Creek, Wisconsin serves 256 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, most classes stay small, giving students frequent, direct access to their teachers throughout the school day. The school earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional on MySchoolScout's scale.

It ranks second among 2,102 public schools in Wisconsin, outperforming 100 percent of schools across the state. Academic achievement scores 9.5 out of 10, while student growth scores 9.6 — meaning kids here don't just start strong, they continue advancing at an exceptional pace year over year. For families comparing options locally, Gibraltar Elementary holds the top spot among elementary schools in Fish Creek and ranks second out of 1,099 elementary schools statewide.

These figures place it in rare company anywhere in Wisconsin. Parents researching elementary options in Door County will find few schools that match its combination of strong outcomes and personalized attention. Whether academic performance or consistent growth is the priority, the data points in the same direction.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, Gibraltar Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Gibraltar Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.