For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,157 students in 54166, WI (there are 3 private schools, serving 448 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 54166, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54166, WI are Brener Elementary School, Shawano High School and Shawano Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54166 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54166, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54166, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brener Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Grades: 3-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Shawano High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 County Road B
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Grades: 9-12
| 770 students
Rank: #33.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-2
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
54166, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
237 South Sawyer St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54166, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54166, WI include Brener Elementary School, Shawano High School and Shawano Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54166?
5 public schools are located in 54166.
What percentage of students in 54166 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 54166 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54166?
54166 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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