For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 580 students in 54456, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54456, WI are Neillsville Elementary School and Neillsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54456 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54456, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54456, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neillsville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-8710
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Neillsville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
54456, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clark County Alternative Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1115 W 4th St Suite A
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-7443
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 54456, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 54456, WI include Neillsville Elementary School and Neillsville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54456?
2 public elementary schools are located in 54456.
What is the racial composition of students in 54456?
54456 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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