St. Germain’s public schools score below 51% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving St. 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 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.
St. Germain’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 915 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of St. Germain’s, its schools beat 65%, higher than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin (the state reports St. Germain’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,811 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Northland Pines Middle and High School. Enrollment is up 20% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Northland Pines Montessori Learning Center 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.
What’s behind St. Germain’s grade
B−: better than 49% of Wisconsin school districts. Graduation is above the Wisconsin average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve St. Germain, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in St. Germain
Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain
Grades PK–4 · 87 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Saint Germain
Kindergarten in St. Germain
Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain
Grades PK–4 · 87 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Saint Germain
1st grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain
Grades PK–4 · 87 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Saint Germain
2nd grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain
Grades PK–4 · 87 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Saint Germain
3rd grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain
Grades PK–4 · 87 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Saint Germain
4th grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Elementary-St Germain
Grades PK–4 · 87 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Saint Germain
5th grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River
Grades PK–6 · 484 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
6th grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River
Grades PK–6 · 484 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
7th grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Middle and High School
Grades 7–12 · 543 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
8th grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Middle and High School
Grades 7–12 · 543 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
9th grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Middle and High School
Grades 7–12 · 543 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
10th grade in St. Germain
Northland Pines Middle and High School
Grades 7–12 · 543 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
St. Germain’s public schools are run by Northland Pines School District, which also serves Cloverland, Conover, Eagle River and Land O'Lakes 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.
Below the state in reading
St. Germain vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share St. Germain’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| St. Germain | B− | Northland Pines |
| Newbold | C+ | Rhinelander PK–12 · Northland Pines PK–12 |
| Cloverland | B− | Northland Pines |
| Arbor Vitae | B | Woodruff Joint No. 1 PK–8 · Lakeland Union High 9–12 |
| Plum Lake | — | Northland Pines |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Northland Pines with St. Germain, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in St. Germain
3 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 St. Germain’s schools
Are St. Germain’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools St. Germain children attend score below 51% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 65%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is St. Germain in?
Northland Pines School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,342 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
What is St. Germain’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Northland Pines School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does St. Germain spend per student?
$17,811 in Northland Pines School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What St. Germain 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.