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Best 54501 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,481 students in 54501, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54501, WI are Sugar Camp Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Pelican Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54501 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54501, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 54501, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3350 V Hickey Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9132
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
James Williams Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 54501, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54501, WI include Sugar Camp Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Pelican Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54501?
5 public elementary schools are located in 54501.
What is the racial composition of students in 54501?
54501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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