Top Rankings
Manitowoc School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,641 students in Manitowoc School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Manitowoc School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
4,641 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manitowoc School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#371 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Graduation Rate
80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.53
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
10%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
59%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,587 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,890 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,587
$17,039
Spending / Student
$14,890
$17,011
Best Manitowoc School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 N 18th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 N 4th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 11th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Grades: 6-8
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
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
| 1,455 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 35th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Grades: PK
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,641 students.
What is the rank of Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District is ranked #371 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc School District?
59% of Manitowoc School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manitowoc School District?
Manitowoc School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Manitowoc School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,890 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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