For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 749 students in 54848, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 130 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 54848, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54848, WI are Ladysmith Elementary School, Ladysmith Middle School and Ladysmith High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54848 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54848, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54848, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ladysmith Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Ladysmith Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Ladysmith High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
54848, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Program 2 (Ap-2) High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
115 E 6th St S
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Project Learning (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5277
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54848, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54848, WI include Ladysmith Elementary School, Ladysmith Middle School and Ladysmith High School.
How many public schools are located in 54848?
3 public schools are located in 54848.
What percentage of students in 54848 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 54848 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54848?
54848 public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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