For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,255 students in 54501, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 294 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 54501, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54501, WI are Sugar Camp Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Rhinelander High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54501 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54501, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54501, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Camp Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4066 Camp Four Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 272-1105
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 N Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Rhinelander High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3319 Boyce Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9137
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9137
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3350 V Hickey Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9160
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #66.
James Williams Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9220
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
54501, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4630 Apperson Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9180
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
665 Coolidge Ave, 1st Fl
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
5491 River Rd
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9630
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
665 Coolidge Ave
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
511 S Pelham St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9660
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
309 Maple St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-9140
Grades: K-5
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54501, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54501, WI include Sugar Camp Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Rhinelander High School.
How many public schools are located in 54501?
6 public schools are located in 54501.
What percentage of students in 54501 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 54501 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54501?
54501 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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