Marshfield, WI

Family-friendly Marshfield is a great place to raise children, in part due to its excellent schools – including public, private and higher education.

Public and Private Education

In keeping with the city's small-town feel are the host of schools within the Marshfield School District and Columbis Catholic Schools.

The five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school that compose MSD serve more than 4,000 students. Its 282 teachers and 164 support personnel give students the personal attention they need to succeed.

The district is committed to the academic achievement of its students, with Marshfield High School offering more than 22 advanced placement classes. The school also prides itself on the one-on-one attention it gives to students, and its programs that help develop a base for knowledge, critical thinking skills, responsible citizenship, and respect for self and others.

MSD’s popular 4-year-old kindergarten program starts students out early, giving them personal attention and preparing them for the educational journey ahead.

The area's Columbus Catholic Schools are dedicated to providing a high-quality Catholic education. The preK-12 system includes St. John the Baptist Primary School, Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School, Columbus Catholic Middle School, and Columbus Catholic High School.

Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County and Mid-State Technical College offer quality higher education minus the massive class sizes.

At UM-Marshfield/Wood County students receive individual attention, with class sizes averaging about 23 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1.

UW-Marshfield/Wood County saw a record enrollment in fall of 2010 with 712 students, including 251 new freshmen.

Located just west of downtown Marshfield, the campus is situated on 114 acres in a quiet, residential neighborhood. It offers a wide range of programs, including associate degrees, specialized certificate programs, and arts and language classes for those who wish to expand their own horizons.

The school's Office of Continuing Education also keeps community members in mind, offering non-credit programs that include training and business development, and promoting intellectual stimulation and personal and professional growth through a variety of seminars, workshops and short courses.

MSTC, a student-focused and community-based campus, also keeps class sizes small and attention on individual students.

Offering more than 50 career opportunities through associate degrees, technical diplomas and certificates, the campus continues to invest heavily in its workforce-related programs, preparing students for the road ahead.

MSTC is also one of the 16 campuses within the Wisconsin Technical College System.