Best Schools in Appleton, WI
Appleton, WI has a total of 86 schools including 19 high schools, 17 middle schools and 47 elementary schools. A total of 40,395 students attend Appleton, WI schools. On average, schools in Appleton score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Appleton meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Appleton, WI
Appleton, WI has 19 high schools with 14,270 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Appleton score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Appleton don't meet expectations.
1. Tesla Engineering Charter School
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Appleton Area School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students
2. Neenah High
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Neenah Joint School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1943 Students
3. Renaissance School
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Appleton Area School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 155 Students
4. Appleton Eschool
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Appleton Area School District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 29 Students
5. Hortonville High
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Hortonville Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1233 Students
6. Kimberly High
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Kimberly Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1595 Students
7. North High
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Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
8. Freedom High
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Freedom Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students
9. Kaukauna High
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Kaukauna Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
10. Appleton Technical Academy
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Appleton Area School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Appleton, WI
Appleton, WI has 17 middle schools with 8,964 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Appleton score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Appleton exceed expectations.
1. Odyssey-magellan
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Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 200 Students
2. Woodland Intermediate
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Kimberly Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 337 Students
3. Gerritts Middle
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Kimberly Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
4. Greenville Middle
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Hortonville Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 723 Students
5. Hortonville Middle
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Hortonville Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 510 Students
6. Little Chute Middle
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Little Chute Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 208 Students
7. Mapleview Intermediate
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Kimberly Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 432 Students
8. River View School
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Kaukauna Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1148 Students
9. Little Chute Intermediate
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Little Chute Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 210 Students
10. Shattuck Middle
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Neenah Joint School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 978 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Appleton, WI
Appleton, WI has 47 elementary schools with 16,418 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Appleton score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Appleton meet expectations.
1. Sunrise Elementary
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Kimberly Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 467 Students
2. Woodland School
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Kimberly Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
3. Classical School
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Appleton Area School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 487 Students
4. North Greenville Elementary
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Hortonville Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 465 Students
5. Fox River Academy
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Appleton Area School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 96 Students
6. Berry Elementary
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Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
7. Little Chute Elementary
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Little Chute Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 593 Students
8. Clayton Elementary
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Neenah Joint School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students
9. Freedom Elementary
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Freedom Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 698 Students
10. Huntley Elementary
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Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 649 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Appleton, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Appleton, WI has a total population of 120,038 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Appleton, WI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Appleton, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Appleton, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Appleton, WI.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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