Stevens Point Area Public School District

1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481-5875
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Stevens Point Area Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,932 students in Stevens Point Area Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Stevens Point Area Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
6,932 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
481 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Stevens Point Area Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#235 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
40%
39%
38%
46%
44%
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
76%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,191 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,891 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,191
$17,038
Spending / Student
$19,891
$17,011

Best Stevens Point Area Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bannach Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Walter St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5668
Gr: K-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 East Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5418
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Maria Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5419
Gr: K-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Mcdill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2516 School St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5420
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
616 W 2nd St
Junction City, WI 54443
(715) 345-5614
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Prais St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5426
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2926 Blaine St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5421
Gr: K-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Wisconsin Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5425
Gr: K-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5592
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
P J Jacobs Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Main St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5422
Gr: 7-9 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5413
Gr: 7-9 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Stevens Point Area Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 N Point Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5400
Gr: 10-12 | 1,458 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Plover-whiting Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Hoover Ave
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 345-5424
Gr: K-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Point Of Discovery School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W Zinda Dr
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-5566
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
1500 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 346-1263
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Point 4 The Future
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 343-6628
Gr: PK | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 106:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Options
Special Education School
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Stevens Point Area Public School District manages 17 public schools serving 6,932 students.
What is the rank of Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Stevens Point Area Public School District is ranked #228 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
76% of Stevens Point Area Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Stevens Point Area Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Stevens Point Area Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,891 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,932 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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