Top 10 Best Manitowoc County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 10,363 students in Manitowoc County, WI (there are 18 private schools, serving 2,109 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Manitowoc County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Manitowoc County, WI are Mishicot Middle School, Kiel Middle School and Cleveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Manitowoc County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Manitowoc County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mishicot Middle School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
660 Washington St
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2808
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2808
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Kiel Middle School
Math: 60% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2264
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #55.
Lighthouse Learning Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4521 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-4560
Grades: PK-12
| 149 students
Rank: #66.
Valders High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9530
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9530
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Valders Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 W Wilson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9510
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9510
Grades: PK-4
| 373 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Zielanis Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Adams St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2265
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mishicot High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
660 Washington St
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2311
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Schultz Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Woodlawn Dr
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2041
Mishicot, WI 54228
(920) 755-2041
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1111.
Reedsville Junior/Senior High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4341
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Rank: #1212.
Reedsville Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Park St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #1313.
Valders Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 Jefferson St
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9520
Valders, WI 54245
(920) 775-9520
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jackson Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 18th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Monroe Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2502 S 14th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Magee Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3502 Glenwood St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1118
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1118
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Riverview Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1818.
Wilson Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 11th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1433 S 8th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,479 students
Rank: #2020.
Koenig Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1114 Lowell St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
Rank: #2121.
Madison Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 N 4th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #2222.
Clarke Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4608 Bellevue Pl
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-1614
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-1614
Grades: 5-8
| 510 students
Rank: #2323.
Kiel High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Raider Hts
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #2424.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 35th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #2525.
Washington Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #2626.
Two Rivers High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4519 Lincoln Ave
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-2291
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #2727.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Between The Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-5169
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kiel Eschool High School
Charter School
416 Paine St
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Kiel, WI 53042
(920) 894-2266
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: PK
| 259 students
Manitowoc County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 793-1341
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
1322 33rd St
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Two Rivers, WI 54241
(920) 794-7522
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Manitowoc County Comprehensive Charter School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1010 Huron St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Grades: 1-8
| 5 students
Manitowoc County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1025 South 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Grades: PK-4
| 71 students
Meeme Leads Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
12121 County Road Xx
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Newton, WI 53063
(920) 693-8255
Grades: PK-2
| 48 students
411 E Washington Ave
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-8241
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
350 Park St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4345
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manitowoc County, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Manitowoc County, WI are Mishicot Middle School, Kiel Middle School and Cleveland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manitowoc County, WI?
30 public schools are located in Manitowoc County, WI.
What percentage of students in Manitowoc County, WI go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Manitowoc County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc County, WI?
Manitowoc County, WI minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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