For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,278 students in 54401, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54401, WI are Rib Mountain Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Stettin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54401 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54401, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54401, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rib Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2701 Robin Ln
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0220
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Bittersweet Rd
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0235
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Stettin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 N 56th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0205
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Randolph St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Maine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 N 44th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0250
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N 4th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0190
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
G D Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S 12th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
720 S 6th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0965
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0965
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
54401, Wisconsin 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-0265
Gr: PK-K | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
School Of Intern'l Studies At Meadowbrook (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Star Bright Charter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 W Strowbridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 261-2506
Gr: PK | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 54401, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54401, WI include Rib Mountain Elementary School, South Mountain Elementary School and Stettin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54401?
9 public elementary schools are located in 54401.
What is the racial composition of students in 54401?
54401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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