For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,007 students in Shawano County, WI (there are 8 private schools, serving 836 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Shawano County, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Shawano County, WI are Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Elementary School and Brener Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano County, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Shawano County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shawano County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birnamwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 Main St
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bonduel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 W Mill St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Brener Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Gr: 3-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bonduel Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Green Bay St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2840 Highway 32
Krakow, WI 54137
(920) 899-6300
Krakow, WI 54137
(920) 899-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Wittenberg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Prouty St
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Wittenberg-birnamwood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Grand Ave
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2211
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Gresham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Bonduel High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Green Bay St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Tigerton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elm St
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4051
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4051
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Gresham High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gr: 6-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Tigerton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 Spaulding St
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Bowler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Bowler Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-2 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shawano County, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Shawano County, WI include Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Elementary School and Brener Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shawano County?
18 public schools are located in Shawano County.
What percentage of students in Shawano County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Shawano County are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano County?
Shawano County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Shawano County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shawano County include: Bowler High School vs. Gresham High School, Gresham High School vs. Shawano High School, Wittenberg-birnamwood High School vs. Shawano High School
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