Portage County Public Schools
Portage County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
31
public schools
Total Enrollment
9,337
students
School Districts
6
districts
How to use the Portage County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Wisconsin; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Portage County has 6 district entries. Stevens Point Area Public School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.
School records are spread across 9 listed communities. Stevens Point has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
31
in Portage County
Reported Enrollment
9,337
31 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
5
16% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Portage County
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Wisconsin Rapids School District
Tomorrow River School District
Rosholt School District
Almond-Bancroft School District
Central Sands Community High School Inc
31 Public Schools in Portage County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 31 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Profile | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | 10–12 | High | 1,462 |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | 7–9 | Middle | 811 |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | 7–9 | Middle | 661 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Plover, 54467Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 521 |
| Point 4 the Future | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | PK | Other | 479 |
| Washington Elementary | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 469 |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Plover, 54467Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 462 |
| Bannach Elementary | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 384 |
| McKinley Center | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 372 |
| Madison Elementary | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 356 |
| Amherst Elementary | Listed only | Tomorrow River School District | Amherst, 54406Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 345 |
| Amherst High | Listed only | Tomorrow River School District | Amherst, 54406Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 341 |
| McDill Elementary | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 318 |
| Amherst Middle | Listed only | Tomorrow River School District | Amherst, 54406Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 277 |
| Jefferson Elementary | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Stevens Point, 54481Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 271 |
| Grant Elementary | Listed only | Wisconsin Rapids School District | Wisconsin Rapids, 54494Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 258 |
| Rosholt Elementary | Listed only | Rosholt School District | Randolph, 54473Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 246 |
| Almond-Bancroft Elementary | Listed only | Almond-Bancroft School District | Almond, 54909Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 186 |
| Kennedy Elementary | Listed only | Stevens Point Area Public School District | Junction City, 54443Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 168 |
| Rosholt High | Listed only | Rosholt School District | Rosholt, 54473Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 166 |
Stevens Point Area Senior High
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
P J Jacobs Junior High
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
Roosevelt Elementary
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Plover, 54467 / Town: Distant
Point 4 the Future
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
Washington Elementary
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
Plover-Whiting Elementary
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Plover, 54467 / Town: Distant
Bannach Elementary
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
McKinley Center
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
Madison Elementary
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
Amherst Elementary
Tomorrow River School District
Amherst, 54406 / Rural: Distant
Amherst High
Tomorrow River School District
Amherst, 54406 / Rural: Distant
McDill Elementary
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
Amherst Middle
Tomorrow River School District
Amherst, 54406 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson Elementary
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Stevens Point, 54481 / Town: Distant
Grant Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids School District
Wisconsin Rapids, 54494 / Rural: Fringe
Rosholt Elementary
Rosholt School District
Randolph, 54473 / Rural: Distant
Almond-Bancroft Elementary
Almond-Bancroft School District
Almond, 54909 / Rural: Remote
Kennedy Elementary
Stevens Point Area Public School District
Junction City, 54443 / Rural: Distant
Rosholt High
Rosholt School District
Rosholt, 54473 / Rural: Distant
Portage County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Portage County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Wisconsin. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Portage County public school directory?
The directory lists 31 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Portage County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Portage County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Portage County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Portage County?
Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Portage County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.