Algoma’s public schools score below 70% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Algoma’s districts is 32%, below the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Algoma, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Algoma’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 919 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Algoma’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 30% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,284 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Wyldewood Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Algoma’s grade
C: better than 30% of Wisconsin school districts, #300 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Both inputs trail the Wisconsin average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Algoma, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Algoma
Oakwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
Kindergarten in Algoma
Oakwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
1st grade in Algoma
Oakwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
2nd grade in Algoma
Oakwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
3rd grade in Algoma
Oakwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
4th grade in Algoma
Oakwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
5th grade in Algoma
Oakwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 382 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
9th grade in Algoma · depends on your address
West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,266 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
10th grade in Algoma · depends on your address
West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,266 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
11th grade in Algoma · depends on your address
West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,266 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
12th grade in Algoma · depends on your address
West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,266 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Oshkosh
Algoma’s public schools are run by Oshkosh Area School District, which also serves Black Wolf, Nekimi, Oshkosh and Oshkosh and others. Parts of Algoma (8% of its land) are served by Omro instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Algoma vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Algoma’s borders.
Every school in Algoma
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Algoma’s schools
Are Algoma’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Algoma children attend score below 70% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #300 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Algoma in?
Oshkosh Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,101 students in 18 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Algoma are served by Omro.
Where do Algoma kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: West High and North High.
What is Algoma’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Oshkosh Area School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Algoma spend per student?
$15,284 in Oshkosh Area School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Algoma?
Yes: Wyldewood Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 61 students).
Parents talk
What Algoma families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Algoma → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.