For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,552 students in Sawyer County, WI (there are , serving 126 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sawyer County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Sawyer County, WI are Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School, Winter High School and Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sawyer County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Sawyer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51爆料s in Sawyer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8575 N Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 558-7394
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Winter High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6585 W Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15574 Hwy 77
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 934-2112
Grades: PK-12
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Hayward Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15930 W 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Hayward High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10320 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Winter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6585 W Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10408 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
Northern Waters Environmental School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #99.
Winter Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6585 W Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
10665 N Main St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: PK-2
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
8575 N. Trepania Rd.
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Grades: K-12
| 415 students
Sawyer County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10256 Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
15930 W 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-2619
Grades: PK
| 52 students
8875 N. Round Lake School Road
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pathways Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6585 West Grove St
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Winter, WI 54896
(715) 266-3301
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
N 1st St
Stone Lake, WI 54876
(715) 865-2101
Stone Lake, WI 54876
(715) 865-2101
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
8575 N Round Lake School Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sawyer County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Sawyer County, WI include Woli/akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental School, Winter High School and Hayward Ctr For Individualized Learning.
How many public schools are located in Sawyer County?
11 public schools are located in Sawyer County.
What percentage of students in Sawyer County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sawyer County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sawyer County?
Sawyer County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Sawyer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sawyer County include: Winter Middle School vs. Winter Elementary School, Hayward High School vs. Winter High School, Winter High School vs. Hayward High School
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