Pleasant Hill Residential Historic District · Photo: Jeff the quiet · CC0Marshfield’s public schools outscore 68% of Wisconsin districts
Reading proficiency in Marshfield’s districts is 49%, above the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Marshfield, 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.
Marshfield’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 760 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Marshfield’s, its schools beat 88%, higher than their 68% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 46% 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
The district spends $13,984 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Marshfield Middle, then Marshfield High. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School (private), Columbus Catholic Middle & High School (private), St. John Primary School (private) and Immanuel Lutheran 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 Marshfield’s grade
B+: better than 68% of Wisconsin school districts, #148 of 362 Wisconsin towns. 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 Marshfield, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Marshfield
Marshfield Middle
Grades 7–8 · 537 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Marshfield
Marshfield Middle
Grades 7–8 · 537 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Marshfield
Marshfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,181 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Marshfield
Marshfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,181 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Marshfield
Marshfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,181 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Marshfield
Marshfield High
Grades 9–12 · 1,181 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Marshfield’s public schools are run by Marshfield School District, which also serves Cameron, Day, Fremont and Hewitt and others. 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 above the state in reading
Marshfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Marshfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | B+ | Marshfield |
| McMillan | B+ | Marshfield |
| Cameron | — | Marshfield |
| Lincoln | B+ | Marshfield |
| Marshfield (town) | — | Marshfield |
| Spencer | — | Spencer |
4 of the 5 neighbors share Marshfield with Marshfield, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Marshfield
11 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 Marshfield’s schools
Are Marshfield’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Marshfield children attend outscore 68% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #148 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Marshfield in?
Marshfield School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,553 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Marshfield kids go to high school?
Marshfield High, with 1,181 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Marshfield’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Marshfield School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Marshfield spend per student?
$13,984 in Marshfield School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Marshfield?
Yes: Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School (Catholic, grades 1–12, 506 students), Columbus Catholic Middle & High School (Catholic, grades 6–12, 279 students), St. John Primary School (Catholic, grades PK–2, 182 students) and Immanuel Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 100 students).
Parents talk
What Marshfield families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Marshfield → 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.