For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,387 students in Shawano, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shawano, WI are Brener Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shawano have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Shawano, WI (2025-26)
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 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shawano, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shawano, WI include Brener Elementary School and Shawano Community Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shawano?
4 public elementary schools are located in Shawano.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano?
Shawano public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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