Washburn County Public Schools
Washburn County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
16
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,231
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Washburn 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.
Washburn County has 4 district entries. Birchwood School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Birchwood has the most listed schools, with 6 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 7 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
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Washburn County
Reported Enrollment
2,231
16 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
7
44% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Washburn County
Spooner Area School District
Shell Lake School District
Northwood School District
Birchwood School District
16 Public Schools in Washburn County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner Elementary | Listed only | Spooner Area School District | Spooner, 54801Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 375 |
| Spooner High | Listed only | Spooner Area School District | Spooner, 54801Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 363 |
| Shell Lake Junior/Senior High | Listed only | Shell Lake School District | Shell Lake, 54871Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 311 |
| Spooner Middle | Listed only | Spooner Area School District | Spooner, 54801Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 277 |
| Shell Lake Elementary (3-6) | Listed only | Shell Lake School District | Shell Lake, 54871Rural: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 178 |
| Shell Lake Primary (K-2) | Listed only | Shell Lake School District | Shell Lake, 54871Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 147 |
| Northwood Elementary | Listed only | Northwood School District | Minong, 54859Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Charter | 145 |
| Northwood High/Middle | Listed only | Northwood School District | Minong, 54859Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Charter | 144 |
| Birchwood Elementary | Listed only | Birchwood School District | Birchwood, 54817Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 101 |
| Birchwood High | Listed only | Birchwood School District | Birchwood, 54817Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 61 |
| Birchwood Middle | Listed only | Birchwood School District | Birchwood, 54817Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 47 |
| Birchwood Public Montessori | Listed only | Birchwood School District | Birchwood, 54817Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Charter | 32 |
| NorthStar Community Charter School | Listed only | Northwood School District | Minong, 54859Rural: Remote | 4–8 | Charter | 23 |
| Bobcat Virtual Academy | Listed only | Birchwood School District | Birchwood, 54817Rural: Remote | PK–12 | CharterVirtual | 19 |
| Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School | Listed only | Birchwood School District | Birchwood, 54817Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Charter | 7 |
| Northwood Virtual Charter School | Listed only | Northwood School District | Minong, 54859Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Charter | 1 |
Spooner Elementary
Spooner Area School District
Spooner, 54801 / Rural: Fringe
Spooner High
Spooner Area School District
Spooner, 54801 / Rural: Fringe
Shell Lake Junior/Senior High
Shell Lake School District
Shell Lake, 54871 / Rural: Distant
Spooner Middle
Spooner Area School District
Spooner, 54801 / Town: Remote
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)
Shell Lake School District
Shell Lake, 54871 / Rural: Distant
Shell Lake Primary (K-2)
Shell Lake School District
Shell Lake, 54871 / Rural: Distant
Northwood Elementary
Northwood School District
Minong, 54859 / Rural: Remote
Northwood High/Middle
Northwood School District
Minong, 54859 / Rural: Remote
Birchwood Elementary
Birchwood School District
Birchwood, 54817 / Rural: Remote
Birchwood High
Birchwood School District
Birchwood, 54817 / Rural: Remote
Birchwood Middle
Birchwood School District
Birchwood, 54817 / Rural: Remote
Birchwood Public Montessori
Birchwood School District
Birchwood, 54817 / Rural: Remote
NorthStar Community Charter School
Northwood School District
Minong, 54859 / Rural: Remote
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Birchwood School District
Birchwood, 54817 / Rural: Remote
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
Birchwood School District
Birchwood, 54817 / Rural: Remote
Northwood Virtual Charter School
Northwood School District
Minong, 54859 / Rural: Remote
Washburn County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Washburn 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 Washburn County public school directory?
The directory lists 16 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 Washburn 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 Washburn 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 Washburn County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Washburn County?
Start with the 4 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 Washburn 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.