For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 333 students in Manawa, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manawa, WI are Manawa Elementary School and Manawa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manawa, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manawa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Manawa, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manawa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Beech St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Manawa Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Manawa, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manawa, WI include Manawa Elementary School and Manawa Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manawa?
2 public elementary schools are located in Manawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Manawa?
Manawa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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