Public schools in Oshkosh, WI
19 open public schools with an address in Oshkosh, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,101
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Oshkosh public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Oshkosh, WI: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,101 students, an average of 479 per school. The largest campus is West High (1,623 students), and the largest elementary school is Menominee Elementary School (573).
Oshkosh Area School District operates the most schools here (18), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Oshkosh
Elementary schools in Oshkosh
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Cook Elementary Oshkosh Area School District | KG–05 | 278 | 13.3:1 | |
| Franklin Elementary Oshkosh Area School District | KG–05 | 308 | 12.3:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Oshkosh Area School District | KG–05 | 260 | 10.8:1 | |
| Lakeside Elementary Oshkosh Area School District | KG–05 | 229 | 14:1 | |
| Menominee Elementary School Oshkosh Area School District | KG–05 | 573 | 10.7:1 | |
| Oaklawn Elementary Oshkosh Area School District | KG–05 | 416 | 12.7:1 | |
| Oakwood Elementary Oshkosh Area School District | KG–05 | 382 | 16.6:1 | |
| Read Elementary Oshkosh Area School District | KG–05 | 383 | 10.8:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Oshkosh Area School District | KG–05 | 235 | 10.2:1 | |
| Shapiro STEM Academy Oshkosh Area School District | PK–05 | 204 | 12.3:1 | |
| Traeger Elementary Oshkosh Area School District | PK–05 | 423 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Oshkosh
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Middle Oshkosh Area School District | 06–08 | 354 | 11:1 | |
| Tipler Middle Oshkosh Area School District | 04–08 | 366 | 11.6:1 | |
| Traeger Middle Oshkosh Area School District | 06–08 | 447 | 14.1:1 | |
| Vel Phillips Middle School Oshkosh Area School District | 06–08 | 832 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Oshkosh
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOC: Oshkosh Correctional Institution Wisconsin Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 12–12 | 0 | — | |
| North High Oshkosh Area School District | 09–12 | 1,266 | 11.8:1 | |
| West High Oshkosh Area School District | 09–12 | 1,623 | 13.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Oshkosh
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready 4 Learning School Oshkosh Area School District | PK–PK | 522 | 25.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.6%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black10.8%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Oshkosh schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,101 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Oshkosh
How many public schools are in Oshkosh, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Oshkosh: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,101 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Oshkosh?
Schools with an address in Oshkosh belong to 2 education agencies, led by Oshkosh Area School District (18 schools), Wisconsin Department of Corrections (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Oshkosh?
West High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Oshkosh, with 1,623 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Oshkosh?
No school with an address in Oshkosh is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wisconsin.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Oshkosh schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Oshkosh public schools is 12.3:1, lower than the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Oshkosh guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities