For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,115 students in 54911, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,462 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 54911, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54911, WI are Classical School, Huntley Elementary School and Ferber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54911 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 54911, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 54911, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Huntley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2224 N Ullman St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5495
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5495
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Ferber Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 E Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5465
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5465
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Einstein Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 E Florida Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5420
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5460
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5460
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Appleton Bilingual School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5535
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5535
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Kaleidoscope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2212 N Jarchow St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5475
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
913 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5450
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
2701 N Oneida St, Suite C2
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5600
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5600
Gr: PK | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
The Omolade Academy
Charter School
2224 N Ullman St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5329
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5329
Gr: K-3 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54911, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54911, WI include Classical School, Huntley Elementary School and Ferber Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 54911?
13 public schools are located in 54911.
What percentage of students in 54911 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 54911 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54911?
54911 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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