For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 825 students in 54456, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 106 private students). 88% 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 39% 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 54456, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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?
88% 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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