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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Manitowoc County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 10,377 students in Manitowoc County, WI (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,150 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Manitowoc County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Manitowoc County, WI are Zielanis Elementary School, Kiel Middle School and Schultz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Manitowoc County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Manitowoc County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zielanis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 Adams St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Gr: PK-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kiel Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
502 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Schultz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 Woodlawn Dr
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Valders Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
331 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9510
Gr: PK-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Mishicot Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
660 Washington St
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2808
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Valders High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9530
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Magee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3502 Glenwood St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1118
Gr: PK-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Valders Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
138 Jefferson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9520
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2502 S 14th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Koenig Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1114 Lowell St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 N 18th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 N 4th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mishicot High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Washington St
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-3281
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Reedsville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Park St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Kiel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S 35th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1433 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4519 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Reedsville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Gr: 7-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2525.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4613 Parkway Boulevard
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-1614
Gr: 5-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Kiel Eschool
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverview Early Learning Center
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Gr: PK | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Manitowoc County, WI include Zielanis Elementary School, Kiel Middle School and Schultz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manitowoc County?
30 public schools are located in Manitowoc County.
What percentage of students in Manitowoc County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Manitowoc County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Manitowoc County are often viewed compared to one another?

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