For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,134 students in Shawano County, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 655 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Shawano County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Shawano County, WI are Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Elementary School and Wittenberg-birnamwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Shawano County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Shawano County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birnamwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
337 Main St
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Bonduel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W Green Bay St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4810
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Grand Ave
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2211
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Bonduel High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Green Bay St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #66.
Bonduel Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Green Bay St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #77.
Wittenberg Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Prouty St
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Grades: PK-8
| 431 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2840 Highway 32
Krakow, WI 54137
(920) 899-6300
Krakow, WI 54137
(920) 899-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tigerton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elm St
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4051
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4051
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #1010.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1111.
Brener Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Grades: 3-5
| 422 students
Rank: #1212.
Shawano High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #1313.
Bowler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Grades: 7-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1414.
Gresham High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Grades: 6-12
| 148 students
Rank: #1515.
Bowler Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #1616.
Tigerton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 Spaulding St
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Grades: 6-12
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-2
| 491 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 67 students
Shawano County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Zachow
Cecil, WI 54111
(715) 745-4820
Cecil, WI 54111
(715) 745-4820
Grades: K-2
| 54 students
237 South Sawyer St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
507 Stone Ave
Mattoon, WI 54450
(715) 489-3631
Mattoon, WI 54450
(715) 489-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
W5153 Highway 156
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4830
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4830
Grades: K-3
| 49 students
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1111 North Rd
Leopolis, WI 54948
(608) 847-1741
Leopolis, WI 54948
(608) 847-1741
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shawano County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Shawano County, WI include Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Elementary School and Wittenberg-birnamwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Shawano County, WI?
18 public schools are located in Shawano County, WI.
What percentage of students in Shawano County, WI go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Shawano County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano County, WI?
Shawano County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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