For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,077 students in 54914, WI (there are , serving 479 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 54914, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54914, WI are Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Renaissance School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54914 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54914, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54914, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Gr: 2-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Fox River Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Houdini Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2305 W Capitol Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5490
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Appleton Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Badger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5440
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Mason St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5455
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5480
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5435
Gr: 7-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
West High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
54914, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Odyssey-magellan Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
225 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6226
Gr: 7-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6219
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54914, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54914, WI include Odyssey-magellan, Fox River Academy and Renaissance School.
How many public schools are located in 54914?
11 public schools are located in 54914.
What percentage of students in 54914 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 54914 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54914?
54914 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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