There were 21,465 students enrolled in Winnebago County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 0.7% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
The county’s data showed that 12th grade had the largest enrollment, with 1,712 students, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest, with 1,146 students.
Countywide, Oshkosh Area School District welcomed the most students during the 2024-25 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Winnebago County.
Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the U.S. for public education spending, with an annual expenditure of over $16,500 per pupil, totaling $13.8 billion.
| District | Total Enrollment in 2024-25 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menasha Joint School District | 3,121 | 3,178 | -1.8% |
| Neenah Joint School District | 6,473 | 6,497 | -0.4% |
| Omro School District | 1,030 | 1,057 | -2.6% |
| Oshkosh Area School District | 9,101 | 9,113 | -0.1% |
| Winneconne Community School District | 1,740 | 1,767 | -1.5% |



