Photo: self · CC BY-SA 2.5Oshkosh’s public schools score below 56% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Oshkosh, 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.
Oshkosh’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1014 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oshkosh’s, its schools beat 32%, lower than their 44% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 36% and math 40% across both districts in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Oshkosh Area spends $15,284 per student and Winneconne $13,590, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Oshkosh’s grade
C+: better than 44% of Wisconsin school districts. 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 Oshkosh, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Oshkosh · depends on your address
West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 14:1 students per teacher
North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,266 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Winneconne High
Grades 9–12 · 487 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Winneconne
10th grade in Oshkosh · depends on your address
West High
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 14:1 students per teacher
North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,266 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Winneconne High
Grades 9–12 · 487 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Winneconne
Oshkosh runs its own schools through grade 12 (Oshkosh Area School District). From grade PK, students attend the Winneconne Community School District, shared with Clayton, Poygan, Vinland, Winchester, Winneconne, Winneconne and Wolf River. Its elementary school is in Winneconne. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Oshkosh
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Oshkosh vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Oshkosh’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | C+ | Oshkosh Area PK–12 · Winneconne PK–12 |
| Oshkosh (city) | C | Oshkosh Area |
| Vinland | A− | Winneconne PK–12 · Neenah PK–12 |
| Black Wolf | C | Oshkosh Area |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Oshkosh Area with Oshkosh for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Oshkosh
20 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 Oshkosh’s schools
Are Oshkosh’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Oshkosh children attend score below 56% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oshkosh in?
Two districts: Oshkosh Area School District runs grades PK–12, and Winneconne Community School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Clayton, Poygan, Vinland, Winchester, Winneconne, Winneconne and Wolf River.
Where do Oshkosh kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: West High, North High and Winneconne High.
What is Oshkosh’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 Oshkosh spend per student?
$15,284 in Oshkosh Area School District and $13,590 in Winneconne Community School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
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What Oshkosh families are saying about school.
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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.