For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 822 students in 54456, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 54456, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54456, WI are Neillsville Elementary School, Neillsville Middle School and Neillsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54456 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54456, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 54456, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neillsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Neillsville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Neillsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Center St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8738
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
54456, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clark County Alternative Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1115 W 4th St Suite A
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54456, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54456, WI include Neillsville Elementary School, Neillsville Middle School and Neillsville High School.
How many public schools are located in 54456?
3 public schools are located in 54456.
What percentage of students in 54456 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 54456 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54456?
54456 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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