For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 984 students in 54406, WI.
The top ranked public schools in 54406, WI are Amherst Middle School, Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54406 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54406, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54406, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Amherst High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Sands Community High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3995 County Rd K
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 281-4776
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 281-4776
Grades: 9-11
| 21 students
54406, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Wisconsin Virtual School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54406, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54406, WI include Amherst Middle School, Amherst Elementary School and Amherst High School.
How many public schools are located in 54406?
4 public schools are located in 54406.
What is the racial composition of students in 54406?
54406 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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