Photo: Nfarmakes · CC BY-SA 4.0Superior’s public schools score below 68% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Superior’s districts is 28%, below the Wisconsin average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Superior, 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 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.
Superior’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 638 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Superior’s, its schools beat 16%, lower than their 32% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,521 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 Superior Middle, then Superior High. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Maranatha Academy (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.
What’s behind Superior’s grade
C: better than 32% 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 Superior, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Superior
Four Corners Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 200 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Superior
Four Corners Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 200 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Superior
Four Corners Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 200 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Superior
Four Corners Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 200 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Superior
Four Corners Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 200 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Superior
Four Corners Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 200 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Superior
Superior Middle
Grades 6–8 · 888 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Superior
Superior Middle
Grades 6–8 · 888 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Superior
Superior Middle
Grades 6–8 · 888 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Superior
Superior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Superior
Superior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Superior
Superior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Superior
Superior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,256 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Superior’s public schools are run by Superior School District, which also serves Oakland, Oliver, Parkland and Summit 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 below the state in reading
Superior vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Superior’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Superior | C | Superior |
| Summit | C | Superior |
| Oliver | — | Superior |
| Parkland | C | Superior |
| Superior (village) | — | Superior |
| Oakland | C | Superior |
All 5 neighbors share Superior with Superior, so their letters differ mainly through other districts. Duluth, MN, Silver Brook, MN and Twin Lakes, MN border Superior but are graded on their own state’s tests, so they’re left out.
Every school in Superior
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 Superior’s schools
Are Superior’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Superior children attend score below 68% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Superior in?
Superior School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,900 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Superior kids go to high school?
Superior High, with 1,256 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Superior’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Superior School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Superior spend per student?
$15,521 in Superior School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Superior?
Yes: Maranatha Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 38 students).
Parents talk
What Superior families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Superior → 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.