Northern Ozaukee School District

What Northern Ozaukee School District does

Northern Ozaukee School District (NOSD) is a Wisconsin public school district headquartered at 401 Highland Drive in Fredonia, serving students from 4-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade on a single centralized campus. The district operates three schools: Ozaukee Elementary School (4K-5th grade), Ozaukee Middle School (6th-8th grade), and Ozaukee High School (9th-12th grade), with a reported 96% graduation rate and over 75 course offerings at the high school level. Its primary service area covers the Village of Fredonia and portions of the Towns of Belgium, Fredonia, and Saukville, with secondary enrollment from Wisconsin non-resident families through the state's Open Enrollment Program.

NOSD's core technology infrastructure consists of Chromebook-based student computing, Skyward as the student information system (with Family Access and Staff Access portals), Google Workspace for Education, and video conferencing tools. The district distinguishes itself through outdoor learning assets including the 5-acre NOSD School Forest (a registered Wisconsin school forest since 2015), the NOSD Backyard outdoor play space (groundbreaking 2023), and a 10+ acre Pollinator Prairie (planted 2023), supported by a five-year Scientist in Residence partnership with Riveredge Nature Center established in 2021. Facilities include a 577-seat Fine Arts Center, Bruce Krier Innovation Room, Warrior Cafe multi-purpose gymnasium, and a dedicated library.

The district operates under a government-funded revenue model: public education is provided at no cost to district residents through Wisconsin's school funding formula combining state aid, local property taxes, and federal funding. Ancillary revenue streams include facility rentals, the YMCA-operated before/after school care program on a fee basis, and donations to the Northern Ozaukee Schools Scholarship Foundation (NOSSF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit awarding over $75,000 annually in graduate scholarships. The district also hosts two charter school partnerships—Sugar Maple Nature Charter School (5K-7th grade) and Wisconsin Virtual Learning (4K-12 statewide virtual)—expanding its educational product surface beyond traditional K-12 programming.

Name

Northern Ozaukee School District

Legal name

Northern Ozaukee School District

Website

https://nosd.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northern Ozaukee School District is a Wisconsin public K-12 district serving students from 4-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade on a single campus in Fredonia, funded by state aid and local property taxes, and distinguished by outdoor learning programs including a 5-acre school forest and pollinator prairie.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAJ), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary middle high school
• School district services
• Outdoor environmental learning
• Student information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public school district, NOSD operates primarily through state aid, local property taxes, and federal funding. Wisconsin's school funding formula determines state aid based on enrollment, property values, and other factors.
2. Foundation and Scholarship Donations: The Northern Ozaukee Schools Scholarship Foundation (NOSSF) raises funds through endowed scholarships, general donations, and planned gifts to support district graduates. Donations are received year-round with endowed funds requiring minimum $10,000 contributions.
3. Facility Rental Revenue: District facilities including the Fine Arts Center (577-seat venue), Bruce Krier Innovation Room, Warrior Cafe gym, and Library spaces are available for community rental, generating revenue from local organizations and groups.
4. Before/After School Care Program: The YMCA operates before and after school care on the 4K-12 campus at Ozaukee Elementary School. Parents pay for child care services provided during mornings (6:00am-8:25am) and afternoons (3:00pm-6:00pm).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northern Ozaukee School District provides free public K-12 education for grades 4K-12 through three schools — Ozaukee Elementary, Ozaukee Middle, and Ozaukee High — serving district residents. The district supplements classroom academics with technology-rich learning, comprehensive athletics and arts programs, special education and counseling services, before/after school care via the YMCA, and distinctive outdoor learning assets (5-acre school forest, NOSD Backyard, Pollinator Prairie) supported by a Riveredge Nature Center Scientist in Residence.

Product overview

Northern Ozaukee School District (NOSD) is a traditional public school district operating on a central campus in Fredonia, Wisconsin, serving students from 4-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade. The district consists of three main schools—Ozaukee Elementary School (4K-5), Ozaukee Middle School (6-8), and Ozaukee High School (9-12)—supplemented by partner charter schools including Sugar Maple Nature Charter School and Wisconsin Virtual Learning. NOSD's core offering is its comprehensive K-12 academic program featuring rigorous curriculum, extensive course offerings (75+ at the high school), and strong graduation rates (96%). The district distinguishes itself through unique outdoor learning programs including the 5-acre Mark Montaba Nature Center (NOSD School Forest), NOSD Backyard, and NOSD Pollinator Prairie, enhanced by a Riveredge Scientist in Residence partnership. Facilities include the Warrior Cafe (cafeteria/multi-purpose gym), Fine Arts Center (577-seat theater), and Bruce Krier Innovation Room. Supporting services include before/after school care via YMCA, summer school programs, and the Northern Ozaukee Schools Scholarship Foundation (NOSSF) providing over $75,000 in annual scholarships. The district also emphasizes state-of-the-art technology with Chromebook 1:1 programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ozaukee Elementary School Public elementary school serving 4-year-old kindergarten through 5th grade for students residing in the Village of Fredonia and surrounding towns. Received the highest rating on the Wisconsin DPI Report Card.
• Ozaukee Middle School Public middle school serving grades 6-8 for students in the Village of Fredonia and surrounding communities. Named to U.S. News and World Report's list of best middle schools in the country.
• Ozaukee High School Public high school serving grades 9-12 with over 75 course offerings, 96% graduation rate, and comprehensive academic, athletic, and arts programs.
• Sugar Maple Nature Charter School Charter school hosted on NOSD campus serving kindergarten through 7th grade with a nature-based curriculum in Fredonia and surrounding communities.
• Wisconsin Virtual Learning Virtual charter school program offering online education for 4K through 12th grade students statewide in Wisconsin, hosted through the NOSD/WVL partnership.
• Before and After School Care (YMCA) YMCA-operated licensed before and after school care program located on the 4K-12 campus at Ozaukee Elementary School, offering activity-based care with healthy snacks, homework time, and active games during mornings (6:00am-8:25am) and afternoons (3:00pm-6:00pm).
• Northern Ozaukee Schools Scholarship Foundation (NOSSF) 501(c)(3) nonprofit scholarship foundation established in 1987 that raises funds through endowed scholarships, general donations, and planned gifts, awarding scholarships exceeding $75,000 annually to district graduates based on academic performance, character, and need.
• NOSD School Forest (Mark Montaba Nature Center) 5-acre outdoor classroom and registered Wisconsin school forest originally established in 1973 by teacher James Dyrhaug and renamed in 1997 in honor of longtime Ozaukee biology teacher Mark Montaba; used for environmental education across all grade levels K-12.
• Fine Arts Center (577-seat event venue) Newly updated 577-seat event facility used for band and choir concerts, Ozaukee Theater productions, and community rentals; available for rental to local organizations and groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Barn at Buechler FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Community event venue partnership hosting NOSSF's annual Fleetwood Mac tribute fundraiser (April 18, 2026). The Barn at Buechler Farms (587 S. Royal Ave., Belgium) provides a rustic-chic setting for the scholarship foundation's signature fundraising event.
• Riveredge Nature CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20215-year partnership placing an environmental educator (Scientist in Residence) into the district to collaborate with teachers and staff. The program provides hands-on outdoor science education for all grade levels, develops curriculum resources, teaches professional development, and leverages financial resources to build outdoor science equipment.
• Sugar Maple Nature Charter SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter school operating on NOSD campus serving 5K-7th graders from Fredonia and surrounding communities. Provides nature-based educational approach complementing district programs.
• Wisconsin Virtual LearningcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCharter school serving 4K-12th graders statewide through virtual education. Provides online learning options for Wisconsin families. Ann Baumann serves as WVL/NOSD Administrative Assistant.
• YMCA (Kettle Moraine YMCA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYMCA operates before and after school care program (licensed, activity-based) on the 4K-12 campus at Ozaukee Elementary School. Program hours: mornings 6:00am-8:25am, afternoons 3:00pm-6:00pm (Wednesdays 2:30pm-6:00pm). Enrolled families receive 50% off YMCA family membership.
• Kelly Education ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubstitute staffing service providing substitute teachers and paraprofessionals/educational assistants for the district. Recruits substitutes year-round through myKelly.com.
• RightwayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation staffing partner providing part-time school bus drivers for the Northern Ozaukee School District. Drivers apply through gorightway.com.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Random Lake School District: Small rural Wisconsin public K-12 district in Sheboygan County, comparable in enrollment scale and rural demographic mix to NOSD. Useful benchmark for small-district operating economics in southeast Wisconsin.
• Cedarburg School District: High-performing Wisconsin public school district in Ozaukee County, directly competing with NOSD for open enrollment students. Similar K-12 structure, comparable award profile, but with stronger suburban demographics and likely larger budget.
• Grafton School District: Adjacent Ozaukee County public K-12 district with similar grade-band structure and competition dynamics with NOSD for open enrollment. Comparable award reputation and academic profile.
• Plymouth Joint School District: Nearby Sheboygan County public school district with comparable size and southeast Wisconsin footprint. Competes for open enrollment families in adjacent counties and offers a useful comparison on rural-suburban academic programming.
• Port Washington-Saukville School District: Neighboring Wisconsin public school district serving adjacent communities along Lake Michigan. Comparable size, similar rural-to-suburban demographic, and competes with NOSD for the same open enrollment pool in southeast Wisconsin.

Emerging players

• Sugar Maple Nature Charter School: Nature-based Wisconsin charter school hosted on the NOSD campus serving 5K-7th grade. Overlaps with NOSD's outdoor learning identity and competes for the same nature-oriented families.
• Conserve School: Wisconsin semester-school focused on environmental and outdoor education for high schoolers. Strong overlap with NOSD's outdoor/forest-based pedagogy and a relevant aspirational peer for the outdoor learning niche.
• Wisconsin Virtual Learning: Statewide virtual charter school affiliated with NOSD serving 4K-12 students. Competes for online K-12 enrollment across Wisconsin and shares administration with the district.

Broad incumbents

• Mequon-Thiensville School District: Larger, higher-resource suburban public school district in Ozaukee County. Competes with NOSD for open enrollment from the same regional pool but offers broader programming and stronger demographic base.

Others

• Kettle Moraine YMCA: Operator partner running before/after school care on the NOSD campus. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but materially coupled to NOSD's wraparound service offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthernOzaukeeSchoolDistrict
• Xx.com/OzaukeeWarriors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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