For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,306 students in 54548, WI (there are , serving 61 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 54548, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54548, WI are Creative Minds, Minocqua Elementary School and Lakeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54548 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54548, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54548, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative Minds
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: 3-5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Minocqua Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9573 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
54548, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54548, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54548, WI include Creative Minds, Minocqua Elementary School and Lakeland High School.
How many public schools are located in 54548?
5 public schools are located in 54548.
What percentage of students in 54548 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 54548 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54548?
54548 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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