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Schools in Oostburg · Oostburg School District

Oostburg’s public schools outscore 91% of Wisconsin districts

In Oostburg, 61% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Oostburg, 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.

#20of 362 Wisconsin townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.

Reading proficiency
61%
▲ 23 pts vs WI 38%
2021–22
Math proficiency
60%
▲ 21 pts vs WI 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–10 pts vs WI 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.9K
▼ 22% vs WI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.1
WI 13.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
1,011 students on the public path
In brief

Oostburg’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1304 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oostburg’s, its schools beat 98%, higher than their 91% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 61% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,882 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Oostburg Middle, then Oostburg High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Oostburg 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Oostburg’s grade

A Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 91% of Wisconsin school districts, #20 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wisconsin average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Wisconsin school districts we grade (441)Better than 91%
Lower resultsHigher results
Wisconsin towns with similar household incomes (1304)Better than 98%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 478 test results and a graduating class of 80 could put Oostburg anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Oostburg’s students in the tested grades sat them (478 in math, 478 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Oostburg, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Oostburg ElementaryOostburg School DistrictA
6–8Oostburg MiddleOostburg School DistrictA
9–12Oostburg HighOostburg School DistrictB+

Oostburg’s public schools are run by Oostburg School District, which also serves Holland, Lima and Wilson. 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.

Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading61%
State average 38.1% · 478 students tested
Math60%
State average 38.7% · 478 students tested

Oostburg vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Oostburg’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
OostburgAOostburg
WilsonC−Sheboygan Area PK–12 · Oostburg PK–12
HollandACedar Grove-Belgium Area PK–12 · Oostburg PK–12
LimaB+Sheboygan Falls PK–12 · Oostburg PK–12

All 3 neighbors share Oostburg with Oostburg, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Oostburg

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).

District schools in Oostburgby address
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade

Questions about Oostburg’s schools

Are Oostburg’s schools good?

By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Oostburg children attend outscore 91% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #20 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Oostburg in?

Oostburg School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,011 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Oostburg kids go to high school?

Oostburg High, with 328 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Oostburg’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Oostburg School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.

How much does Oostburg spend per student?

$12,882 in Oostburg School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Oostburg?

Yes: Oostburg Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 278 students).

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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.