For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 889 students in Nekoosa, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nekoosa, WI are Central Wisconsin Stem Academy, Humke Elementary School and Alexander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nekoosa, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nekoosa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nekoosa, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Humke Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Section St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8010
Gr: PK-3 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nekoosa, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nekoosa, WI include Central Wisconsin Stem Academy, Humke Elementary School and Alexander Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nekoosa?
4 public elementary schools are located in Nekoosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Nekoosa?
Nekoosa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Nekoosa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Nekoosa include: Central Wisconsin Stem Academy vs. Alexander Middle School, Alexander Middle School vs. Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
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