For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,300 students in 54982, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 54982, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54982, WI are Riverview Elementary School, Parkside School and Wautoma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54982 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 54982, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 54982, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 S Water St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4590
Gr: PK-3 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Parkside School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 16th Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-4577
Gr: 4-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Wautoma High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 S Cambridge St
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-3354
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 787-3354
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Redgranite Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 Bonnell Ave
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920) 566-2357
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54982, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54982, WI include Riverview Elementary School, Parkside School and Wautoma High School.
How many public schools are located in 54982?
4 public schools are located in 54982.
What percentage of students in 54982 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 54982 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54982?
54982 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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