North Lakeland Elementary

North Lakeland Elementary serves 145 students in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin, spanning prekindergarten through eighth grade as a regular public school. Its 8.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio is one of the school's clearest structural advantages — at fewer than nine students per teacher, every child gets sustained, direct access to instruction across all nine grade levels. Scores back that up.

North Lakeland earns a composite of 9.3 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with an academic score of 9.4 and a growth score of 9.0. That performance ranks the school 7th out of 2,102 public schools in Wisconsin, placing it ahead of 100% of schools statewide. Among the state's elementary schools, it holds the same #7 position out of 1,099 — a consistent result across both achievement and student progress.

For families weighing elementary options in Wisconsin, the data here is unusually decisive. High academic scores and strong growth rarely appear together at this level, and North Lakeland delivers both without exception. Parents comparing schools across the state will find very few options ranked ahead of it — and on the elementary list, just six.

With an enrollment of 145 students, North Lakeland Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, North Lakeland 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, North Lakeland 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.