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Best Public Elementary Schools in 54914 (Appleton, WI) (2026)
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Best 54914 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,653 students in 54914, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54914, WI are Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Houdini Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54914 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54914, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 54914, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Gr: 2-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Houdini Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2305 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Badger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 54914, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54914, WI include Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Houdini Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54914?
8 public elementary schools are located in 54914.
What is the racial composition of students in 54914?
54914 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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