For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,361 students in 54840, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54840, WI are Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Iforward. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54840 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54840, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54840, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grantsburg Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2320
Grades: 1-3
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Grantsburg Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2455
Grades: 4-8
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
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Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grades: K-12
| 881 students
54840, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
480 E James Ave
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-5165
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
500 East James Avenue
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-4900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 54840, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54840, WI include Grantsburg Elementary School, Grantsburg Middle School and Iforward.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54840?
3 public elementary schools are located in 54840.
What is the racial composition of students in 54840?
54840 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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