For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,491 students in 54915, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 373 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 54915, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54915, WI are Woodland Intermediate, Woodland School and Tesla Engineering Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54915 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 54915, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 54915, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Intermediate
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
N9085 N Coop Rd
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Gr: 5-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Woodland School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
N9085 N Coop Rd
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Gr: K-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
N9363 Exploration Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 954-1822
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 954-1822
Gr: K-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Appleton Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1545 E Broadway Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5515
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Berry Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 S Telulah Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5445
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 E John St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5520
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5520
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Schaefer Cir
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5485
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5485
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Taft Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5510
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Stephen Foster Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5470
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2725 E Forest St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5505
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5505
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
East High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 S Carpenter St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5425
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5425
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
54915, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chance II Charter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2145 S Memorial Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 967-1800
Gr: 9-10 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Elementary Tag School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
305 W Foster St
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6288
Gr: 5-6 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54915, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54915, WI include Woodland Intermediate, Woodland School and Tesla Engineering Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 54915?
14 public schools are located in 54915.
What percentage of students in 54915 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 54915 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54915?
54915 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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