Photo: self · CC BY-SA 2.5Marathon City’s public schools score below 52% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Marathon City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. 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.
Marathon City’s schools, in brief
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 38% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,005 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one high school
From grade 9 the district’s path is Marathon High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Marathon Venture Academy and St. Mary's 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 Marathon City’s grade
B−: better than 48% of Wisconsin school districts. Test scores are above the Wisconsin average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Marathon City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Marathon City
Marathon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 323 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
Kindergarten in Marathon City
Marathon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 323 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
1st grade in Marathon City
Marathon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 323 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
2nd grade in Marathon City
Marathon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 323 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
3rd grade in Marathon City
Marathon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 323 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
4th grade in Marathon City
Marathon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 323 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
5th grade in Marathon City
Marathon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 323 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
9th grade in Marathon City
Marathon High
Grades 9–12 · 274 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
10th grade in Marathon City
Marathon High
Grades 9–12 · 274 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
11th grade in Marathon City
Marathon High
Grades 9–12 · 274 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
12th grade in Marathon City
Marathon High
Grades 9–12 · 274 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Marathon
Marathon City’s public schools are run by Marathon City School District, which also serves Cassel, Marathon, Rib Falls and Stettin. 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.
Close to the state in reading
Marathon City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Marathon City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon City | B− | Marathon City |
| Marathon | — | Marathon City |
| Cassel | — | Marathon City PK–12 · Edgar PK–12 |
| Rib Falls | — | Marathon City PK–12 · Edgar PK–12 |
| Stettin | C+ | Wausau PK–12 · Marathon City PK–12 |
All 4 neighbors share Marathon City with Marathon City, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Marathon City
4 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 Marathon City’s schools
Are Marathon City’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Marathon City children attend score below 52% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 46%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Marathon City in?
Marathon City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 770 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Marathon City kids go to high school?
Marathon High in Marathon, with 274 students; its own test results earn a B+.
How much does Marathon City spend per student?
$13,005 in Marathon City School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Marathon City?
Yes: St. Mary's School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 187 students). Marathon City also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Marathon City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Marathon City → 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.