Best Schools in Waupaca County, WI
Waupaca County, WI has 43 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 21 elementary) serving 9,889 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Waupaca County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waupaca County, WI
The top high schools in Waupaca County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wild Rose High
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Wild Rose School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 273 Students
2. Marion High
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Marion School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 202 Students
3. Iola-scandinavia High
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Iola-scandinavia School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 288 Students
4. Tigerton High
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Tigerton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 131 Students
5. New London High
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New London School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
6. Waupaca High
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Waupaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
7. Clintonville High
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Clintonville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 401 Students
8. Weyauwega High
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Weyauwega-fremont School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
9. Rosholt High
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Rosholt School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
10. Little Wolf High
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Manawa School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 205 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waupaca County, WI
The top middle schools in Waupaca County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fremont Stem Academy Inc.
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Weyauwega-fremont School District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 10 Students
2. Weyauwega Middle
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Weyauwega-fremont School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
3. New London Middle
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New London School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 596 Students
4. Waupaca Middle
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Waupaca School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 521 Students
5. Clintonville Middle
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Clintonville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
6. Manawa Middle
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Manawa School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students
7. Rosholt Middle
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Rosholt School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waupaca County, WI
The top elementary schools in Waupaca County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkview Elementary
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New London School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 289 Students
2. Chain Exploration Center
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Waupaca School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 131 Students
3. Readfield Elementary
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New London School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 134 Students
4. Fremont Elementary
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Weyauwega-fremont School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 91 Students
5. Wild Rose Elementary
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Wild Rose School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
6. Iola-scandinavia Elementary
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Iola-scandinavia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 278 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary
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New London School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 239 Students
8. Weyauwega Elementary
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Weyauwega-fremont School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
9. Manawa Elementary
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Manawa School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
10. Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
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Waupaca School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 615 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waupaca County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waupaca County, WI has a total population of 51,812 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waupaca 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 Waupaca County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waupaca County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waupaca County, WI.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Waupaca County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waupaca County, WI
How many schools are in Waupaca County, WI?
Waupaca County, WI has 43 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 9,889 students in total.
How do schools in Waupaca County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Waupaca County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Waupaca County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waupaca 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: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 8%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Waupaca County
9 places in Waupaca County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- New London (5)
- Waupaca (5)
- Clintonville (3)
- Manawa (3)
- Weyauwega (3)
- Iola (2)
- Marion (2)
- Fremont (1)
- Readfield (1)
School districts (6)
- New London School District (7 schools)
- Waupaca School District (5 schools)
- Columbus School District (4 schools)
- Weyauwega-Fremont School District (4 schools)
- Clintonville School District (3 schools)
- Manawa School District (3 schools)