For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 792 students in 54499, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 54499, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54499, WI are Wittenberg Elementary School and Wittenberg-birnamwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54499 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 54499, WI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 54499, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54499, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54499, WI include Wittenberg Elementary School and Wittenberg-birnamwood High School.
How many public schools are located in 54499?
2 public schools are located in 54499.
What percentage of students in 54499 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 54499 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54499?
54499 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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