For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,999 students in 54981, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 216 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 54981, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54981, WI are Chain Exploration Center, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and Waupaca Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54981 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54981, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54981, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Grades: PK-4
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Waupaca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1149 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Grades: 5-8
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Waupaca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E 2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4131
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waupaca Community 4-year Old Kindergarten
Magnet School
E2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Grades: PK
| 130 students
54981, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
950 Park Ave
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 88 students
Traeger Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Waupaca Accelerated Learning (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
615 W Union St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54981, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54981, WI include Chain Exploration Center, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and Waupaca Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54981?
5 public schools are located in 54981.
What percentage of students in 54981 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 54981 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54981?
54981 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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