Fremont’s public schools outscore 60% of Wisconsin districts
46% of students in Fremont’s public schools are proficient in reading, above the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Fremont, 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 97% 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.
Fremont’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1337 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fremont’s, its schools beat 70%, higher than their 60% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 46% and math 44% across its districts in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Marshfield spends $13,984 per student and Granton Area $27,073, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sunny Meadow School (private), Hillside School (private) and Meadow Lane Parochial School (private) are 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 Fremont’s grade
B: better than 60% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fremont, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Fremont · depends on your address
Marshfield Middle
Grades 7–8 · 537 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Marshfield
Granton High
Grades 6–12 · 112 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Granton
Loyal Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 108 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Loyal
8th grade in Fremont · depends on your address
Marshfield Middle
Grades 7–8 · 537 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Marshfield
Granton High
Grades 6–12 · 112 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Granton
Loyal Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 108 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Loyal
9th grade in Fremont · depends on your address
Marshfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,181 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Marshfield
Loyal High
Grades 9–12 · 168 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Loyal
Granton High
Grades 6–12 · 112 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Granton
10th grade in Fremont · depends on your address
Marshfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,181 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Marshfield
Loyal High
Grades 9–12 · 168 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Loyal
Granton High
Grades 6–12 · 112 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Granton
To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve Fremont
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Fremont vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Fremont’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont | B | Marshfield PK–12 · Granton Area PK–12 · Loyal PK–12 |
| Lincoln | B+ | Marshfield |
| Lynn | — | Granton Area |
| Sherman | — | Loyal PK–12 · Spencer PK–12 |
| York | — | Granton Area PK–12 · Neillsville PK–12 · Loyal PK–12 |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Granton Area with Fremont for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Fremont
15 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 Fremont’s schools
Are Fremont’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Wisconsin: the public schools Fremont children attend outscore 60% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 70%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Fremont in?
Marshfield School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,553 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Fremont kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Marshfield High, Loyal High and Granton High.
What is Fremont’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Marshfield School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Fremont spend per student?
$13,984 in Marshfield School District, $27,073 in Granton Area School District and $18,074 in Loyal School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Fremont?
Yes: Sunny Meadow School (religious, grades 1–8, 19 students), Hillside School (religious, grades 1–8, 18 students) and Meadow Lane Parochial School (religious, grades 1–8, 17 students).
Parents talk
What Fremont families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Fremont → 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.