For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 422 students in 54747, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 54747, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54747, WI are Independence Middle School, Independence Elementary School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54747 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54747, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54747, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54747, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54747, WI include Independence Middle School, Independence Elementary School and Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in 54747?
3 public schools are located in 54747.
What percentage of students in 54747 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 54747 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54747?
54747 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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