For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,003 students in 54451, WI (there are , serving 254 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 54451, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 54451, WI are Medford Elementary School, Rural Virtual Academy and Medford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54451 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54451, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54451, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Rural Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Gr: PK-12 | 2,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Medford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Clark St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Gr: 5-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Medford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 54451, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 54451, WI include Medford Elementary School, Rural Virtual Academy and Medford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54451?
4 public schools are located in 54451.
What percentage of students in 54451 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 54451 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54451?
54451 public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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