For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,260 students in 54401, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54401, WI are Rib Mountain Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Stettin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54401 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54401, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54401, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rib Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150801 Robin Lane
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224700 Bittersweet Rd
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Stettin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 N 56th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Maine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 N 44th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N 4th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
G D Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
720 S 6th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0965
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0965
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Granite Charter School Inc
Charter School
1800 N 1st Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 281-4776
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 281-4776
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 54401, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54401, WI include Rib Mountain Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Stettin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54401?
10 public elementary schools are located in 54401.
What is the racial composition of students in 54401?
54401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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