For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,206 students in 54495, WI (there are , 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 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), 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), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54495, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mead Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
54495, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
River Cities High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
680 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 422-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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