For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,220 students in 54495, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 277 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 54495, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54495, WI are Mead Elementary School and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54495 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54495, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54495, WI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 17th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Grades: 6-8
| 924 students
54495, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54495, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54495, WI include Mead Elementary School and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54495?
2 public schools are located in 54495.
What percentage of students in 54495 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 54495 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54495?
54495 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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