For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 621 students in 54406, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54406, WI are Amherst Middle School and Amherst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54406 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54406, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54406, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5524
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5523
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
54406, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
357 N Main St
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Amherst, WI 54406
(715) 824-5522
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 54406, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54406, WI include Amherst Middle School and Amherst Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54406?
2 public elementary schools are located in 54406.
What is the racial composition of students in 54406?
54406 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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