For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 88 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Valley New School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley New School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 E College Ave, Suite 2b
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 852-5605
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Appleview
Special Education School
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton, WI include Valley New School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Appleton public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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