Top Rankings
Wausau School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,899 students in Wausau School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Wausau School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
7,899 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
597 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wausau School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.52
# American Indian Students
47 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,554 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
20%
4%
# Hispanic Students
572 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
179 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
5,028 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
64%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
513 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
453
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
527
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
559
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
554
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
542
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
518
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
519
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
585
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
577
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
577
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
595
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
665
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
623
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
605
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,923 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,961 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$134 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,923
$16,831
Spending / Student
$14,961
$16,804
Best Wausau School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rib Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2701 Robin Ln
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Stettin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 N 56th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
South Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Bittersweet Rd
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Hewitt-texas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
T10331 Quarry Rd
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Rank: #55.
Maine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 N 44th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #99.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N 4th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
John Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1918 Lamont St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #1212.
John Muir Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1509 N 5th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0000
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0000
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #1414.
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Kickbusch St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1515.
Horace Mann Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0725
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0725
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #1616.
G D Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
720 S 6th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0965
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0965
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #1818.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Wausau Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,446 students
Rank: #1919.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2020.
Wausau Area Virtual Education
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Seymour St
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Wausau, WI 54402
(715) 261-0527
Grades: K-12
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wausau School District?
Wausau School District manages 20 public schools serving 7,899 students.
What is the rank of Wausau School District?
Wausau School District is ranked #221 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wausau School District?
64% of Wausau School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wausau School District?
Wausau School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Wausau School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,961 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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