Top 10 Best Waupaca County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 7,691 students in Waupaca County, WI (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,046 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Waupaca County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Waupaca County, WI are Sugar Bush Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Catalyst Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waupaca County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Waupaca County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Waupaca County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Bush Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
W10736 County Road Ww
New London, WI 54961
(715) 752-4135
Grades: PK-4
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 Werner Allen Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8538
Grades: PK-4
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Catalyst Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
709 S Shawano St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8686
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Weyauwega Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 E Ann St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8165
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #66.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
615 Wolf River Dr
Fremont, WI 54940
(920) 867-8065
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
Rank: #77.
Readfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
E9177 State Highway 96
Readfield, WI 54969
(920) 667-4265
Grades: PK-4
| 133 students
Rank: #88.
Waupaca Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1149 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Grades: 5-8
| 557 students
Rank: #99.
New London Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 W Washington St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8532
Grades: 5-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 E Washington St
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8540
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #1111.
Weyauwega Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 E Ann St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8860
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #1212.
Iola-scandinavia Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 Division St
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #1313.
New London High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Rank: #1414.
Waupaca High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
E 2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #1515.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 S Clinton Ave
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Grades: PK-4
| 419 students
Rank: #1616.
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Grades: PK-4
| 619 students
Rank: #1717.
Clintonville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
64 W Green Tree Rd
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #1818.
Iola-scandinavia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
540 S Jackson St
Iola, WI 54945
(715) 445-2411
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #1919.
Manawa Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 116 students
Rank: #2020.
Marion High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
105 School St
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-5273
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
Rank: #2121.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N Main St
Marion, WI 54950
(715) 754-4501
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #2222.
Little Wolf High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #2323.
Clintonville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
255 N Main St
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Grades: 5-8
| 315 students
Rank: #2424.
Manawa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Beech St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #2525.
Weyauwega High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Ann St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-8960
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
E2325 King Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4121
Grades: PK
| 116 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waupaca County, WI

Waupaca County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
1700 Klatt Road
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
238 N Harriet St
Clintonville, WI 54929
(715) 823-7215
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
950 Park Ave
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 88 students
School Of Enterprise Marketing (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
Charter School
1700 Klatt Rd
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8420
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
310 E Main St
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(608) 745-5400
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
615 W Union St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Grades: K-2
| 83 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Waupaca County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Waupaca County, WI include Sugar Bush Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Catalyst Academy.
How many public schools are located in Waupaca County, WI?
26 public schools are located in Waupaca County, WI.
What percentage of students in Waupaca County, WI go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Waupaca County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waupaca County, WI?
Waupaca County, WI public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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