Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Classical School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Classical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Classical School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Classical School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Classical School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
61%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Classical School's ranking?
Classical School is ranked #125 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Classical School often compared to?
Classical Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox River Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Classical School?
496 students attend Classical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Classical School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classical School?
Classical School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Classical School offer ?
Classical School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Classical School part of?
Classical School is part of Appleton Area School District.
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