For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,238 students in Shawano, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 448 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Shawano, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Shawano, WI are Brener Elementary School, Shawano High School and Shawano Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Shawano have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Shawano, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brener Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Grades: 3-5
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Shawano High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 County Road B
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
Shawano Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Primary School
Magnet School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-2
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
Shawano, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
237 South Sawyer St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shawano, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Shawano, WI include Brener Elementary School, Shawano High School and Shawano Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Shawano?
5 public schools are located in Shawano.
What percentage of students in Shawano go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Shawano are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano?
Shawano public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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