Best 54949 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Little Wolf High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E 4th St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Beech St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E 4th St
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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