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Best 54981 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,289 students in 54981, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54981, WI are Chain Exploration Center, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and Waupaca Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54981 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54981, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 54981, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chain Exploration Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1515 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4141
Gr: PK-4 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Waupaca Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1149 Shoemaker Rd
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4140
Gr: 5-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 54981 Wisconsin

54981, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chain O Lakes Elementary School (Closed 2023)
N3160 Silver Lake Dr
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: PK-1
Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2006)
950 Park Ave
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: K-2 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Traeger Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Waupaca Accelerated Learning (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
407 School St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4124
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Westwood Elementary School (Closed 2006)
615 W Union St
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-4151
Gr: K-2 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 54981, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54981, WI include Chain Exploration Center, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School and Waupaca Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54981?
3 public elementary schools are located in 54981.
What is the racial composition of students in 54981?
54981 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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