For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 571 students in 54520, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54520, WI are Crandon Elementary School and Crandon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54520 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54520, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54520, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crandon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6123
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Crandon Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
54520, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crandon Alternative Resource School (Cars) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9750 Us Hwy 8 West
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 54520, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54520, WI include Crandon Elementary School and Crandon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54520?
2 public elementary schools are located in 54520.
What is the racial composition of students in 54520?
54520 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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