For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,157 students in Shawano, WI (there are , serving 451 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Shawano, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Shawano, WI are Brener Elementary School, Shawano High School and Shawano Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Shawano have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Shawano, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brener Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2131
Gr: 3-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Shawano High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 County Road B
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2175
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Shawano, Wisconsin 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shawano, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Shawano, WI include Brener Elementary School, Shawano High School and Shawano Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Shawano?
5 public schools are located in Shawano.
What percentage of students in Shawano go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Shawano are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano?
Shawano public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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