Best Schools in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI
Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,898 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Downtown Appleton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI
The top high schools in Downtown Appleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
2. West High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1157 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI
The top middle schools in Downtown Appleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kaleidoscope Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appleton Area School District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
2. Wilson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 364 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI
The top elementary schools in Downtown Appleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edison Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary
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Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
3. Appleton Bilingual School
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Appleton Area School District • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 132 Students
4. Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
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Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
5. Columbus Elementary
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Appleton Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
6. St Paul Lutheran School
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St Paul Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 145 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI has a total population of 5,209 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Appleton, 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 Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI
How many schools are in Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI?
Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,898 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Appleton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Downtown Appleton score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Downtown Appleton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Appleton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations