For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 577 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 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54520, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 | 396 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 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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