For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 505 students in Manawa, WI (there are , serving 113 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Manawa, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Manawa, WI are Little Wolf High School, Manawa Elementary School and Manawa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manawa, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Manawa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Manawa, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Wolf High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Manawa Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Beech St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Manawa Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 E 4th St
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Manawa, WI 54949
(920) 596-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manawa, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Manawa, WI include Little Wolf High School, Manawa Elementary School and Manawa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Manawa?
3 public schools are located in Manawa.
What percentage of students in Manawa go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Manawa are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manawa?
Manawa public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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