For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,167 students in 54494, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 889 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 54494, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54494, WI are Howe Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Woodside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54494 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 54494, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 54494, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 8th St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6772
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8511 County Road Ww
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6766
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Two Mile Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6793
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2911 Washington St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6788
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
River Cities High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2390 48th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6798
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
471 Grove Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6769
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 16th St S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
501 17th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6779
Gr: PK | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54494, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54494, WI include Howe Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Woodside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 54494?
9 public schools are located in 54494.
What percentage of students in 54494 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 54494 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54494?
54494 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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