For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,990 students in 54403, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54403, WI are Hewitt-texas Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 54403 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54403, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54403, WI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hewitt-texas Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
T10331 Quarry Rd
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0015
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4303 Troy St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0030
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Wausau Area Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0795
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
John Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1918 Lamont St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Kickbusch St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0045
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Horace Mann Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 N 13th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0725
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0725
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1509 N 5th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0000
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0000
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-2490
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
54403, Wisconsin ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Horizons Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
709 Weston Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0060
Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
2607 N 18th St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 261-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 54403, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54403, WI include Hewitt-texas Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School and Wausau Area Montessori Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54403?
8 public elementary schools are located in 54403.
What is the racial composition of students in 54403?
54403 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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