For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 505 students in 54949, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 113 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 54949, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54949, WI are Little Wolf High School, Manawa Elementary School and Manawa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54949 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54949, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54949, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Wolf High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Manawa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Beech St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Manawa Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54949, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54949, WI include Little Wolf High School, Manawa Elementary School and Manawa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54949?
3 public schools are located in 54949.
What percentage of students in 54949 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 54949 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54949?
54949 public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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