For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,077 students in 54914, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 479 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 54914, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54914, WI are Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Renaissance School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54914 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54914, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54914, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Grades: 2-8
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #44.
Houdini Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2305 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Badger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #99.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #1010.
West High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #1111.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Grades: 7-8
| 381 students
54914, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Odyssey-magellan Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Grades: 7-8
| 494 students
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54914, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54914, WI include Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Renaissance School.
How many public schools are located in 54914?
11 public schools are located in 54914.
What percentage of students in 54914 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 54914 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54914?
54914 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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