For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,076 students in 54911, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,463 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 54911, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54911, WI are Classical School, Huntley Elementary School and Ferber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54911 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54911, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54911, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3310 N Durkee St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5525
Grades: K-8
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Huntley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2224 N Ullman St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5495
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5495
Grades: PK-6
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Ferber Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 E Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5465
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5465
Grades: PK-6
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Einstein Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 E Florida Ave
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5420
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5420
Grades: 7-8
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 N Meade St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5460
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5460
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Rank: #66.
Wisconsin Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5415
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5415
Grades: PK-12
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Appleton Bilingual School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5535
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5535
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Rank: #88.
Kaleidoscope Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5430
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2212 N Jarchow St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5475
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5475
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #1010.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
913 N Oneida St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5450
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5450
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
2701 N Oneida St, Suite C2
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5600
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5600
Grades: PK
| 765 students
54911, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 East Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6136
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6136
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Appleton Cooperative Educational Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
320 S Walnut St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4396
Grades: 4-12
| 3 students
318 E Brewster St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-6294
Grades: 7-8
| 199 students
120 East Harris St
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4800
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4800
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54911, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54911, WI include Classical School, Huntley Elementary School and Ferber Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 54911?
12 public schools are located in 54911.
What percentage of students in 54911 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 54911 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54911?
54911 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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