For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,940 students in Manitowoc, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI are Riverview Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manitowoc, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manitowoc have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Manitowoc, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Michigan Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9500
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2502 S 14th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9550
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 18th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9520
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 N 4th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9540
Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N 11th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9580
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 35th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9510
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9530
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Division St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 663-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Cedar Ave
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4700
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Manitowoc, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Manitowoc County Comprehensive Charter School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1010 Huron St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 686-4741
Gr: 1-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Manitowoc County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1025 South 9th St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 683-5020
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manitowoc, WI include Riverview Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School and Jackson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manitowoc?
9 public elementary schools are located in Manitowoc.
What is the racial composition of students in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Manitowoc are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Manitowoc include: Monroe Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Monroe Elementary School
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