Best Schools in Manitowoc County, WI
Manitowoc County, WI has 63 public schools (13 high, 12 middle, 33 elementary) serving 19,684 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Manitowoc County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manitowoc County, WI
The top high schools in Manitowoc County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reedsville Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reedsville School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 264 Students
2. Kewaunee High
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Projected Test Scores
Kewaunee School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
3. Mishicot High
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Projected Test Scores
Mishicot School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
4. Kiel High
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Projected Test Scores
Kiel Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
5. Howards Grove High
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Projected Test Scores
Howards Grove School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
6. Denmark High
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Projected Test Scores
Denmark School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
7. Chilton High
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Projected Test Scores
Chilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 399 Students
8. North High
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Sheboygan Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1537 Students
9. Brillion High
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Brillion School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students
10. Valders High
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Projected Test Scores
Valders Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manitowoc County, WI
The top middle schools in Manitowoc County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kiel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiel Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
2. Brillion Middle
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Brillion School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
3. Mishicot Middle
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Mishicot School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
4. Howards Grove Middle
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Howards Grove School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
5. Denmark Middle
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Denmark School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
6. Valders Middle
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Valders Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
7. Chilton Middle
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Chilton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students
8. Wilson Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Manitowoc School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
9. Horace Mann Middle
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Sheboygan Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 583 Students
10. Kewaunee Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Kewaunee School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manitowoc County, WI
The top elementary schools in Manitowoc County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howards Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
2. Brillion Elementary
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Brillion School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 412 Students
3. Denmark Elementary
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Denmark School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
4. Zielanis Elementary
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Kiel Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students
5. Kewaunee Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Kewaunee School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
6. Riverview Elementary
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Manitowoc School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 272 Students
7. Chilton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chilton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
8. Schultz Elementary
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Mishicot School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
9. Reedsville Elementary
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Reedsville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 320 Students
10. Magee Elementary
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Two Rivers Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 313 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manitowoc County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manitowoc County, WI has a total population of 81,359 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manitowoc County, 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 Manitowoc County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manitowoc County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manitowoc County, 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 Manitowoc County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manitowoc County, WI
How many schools are in Manitowoc County, WI?
Manitowoc County, WI has 63 public schools: 13 high schools, 12 middle schools and 33 elementary schools, serving 19,684 students in total.
How do schools in Manitowoc County perform on state tests?
On average, 63 schools in Manitowoc County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Manitowoc County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manitowoc County?
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: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Manitowoc County
7 places in Manitowoc County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Manitowoc (11)
- Kiel (5)
- Two Rivers (5)
- Mishicot (3)
- Valders (3)
- Reedsville (2)
- Cleveland (1)
School districts (5)
- Manitowoc School District (11 schools)
- Kiel Area School District (5 schools)
- Two Rivers Public School District (5 schools)
- Mishicot School District (3 schools)
- Valders Area School District (3 schools)