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Shell Lake School District, Wisconsin

Shell Lake School District is a unified school district in Washburn County and Burnett County, Wisconsin, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,852 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 148 sq mi (382 km²) of land.

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Shell Lake School District in Wisconsin
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,852 ± 265
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Washburn County67% of the district’s landBurnett County33% of the district’s land
Land area
148 sq mi (382 km²)
Median household income
$70,735 ± $5,517
Median home value
$228,200 ± $15,992
Water area
8.95 sq mi (23.2 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5513710
Coordinates (central point)
45.717711, -91.984157
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Shell Lake School District, largest first

  1. Shell Lake (city)1,459 people
  2. Town of Bashaw1,048 people
  3. Town of Dewey535 people
  4. Town of Barronett480 people
  5. Town of Sarona424 people
  6. Town of Roosevelt281 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Cumberland School District11 mi south
  2. Spooner Area School District14 mi northeast
  3. Siren School District17 mi west
  4. Rice Lake Area School District17 mi southeast
  5. Frederic School District20 mi west

These share a boundary with Shell Lake School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Shell Lake School District before you rely on it.

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