For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,079 students in Shawano, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 472 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Shawano, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Shawano, WI are Brener Elementary School, Shawano High School and Shawano Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Shawano have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shawano, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brener Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Gr: 3-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Shawano High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 County Road B
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shawano, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Shawano, WI include Brener Elementary School, Shawano High School and Shawano Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Shawano?
5 public schools are located in Shawano.
What percentage of students in Shawano go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Shawano are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano?
Shawano public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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