Schools in Wausau, Wisconsin (2025)
19 schools · 7,548 students · 17 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 231.
Wausau, in Wisconsin, has 19 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 7,548 students. By level there are 15 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high; by sector 17 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across Wausau's schools is 231, below the Wisconsin median of 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
18 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is South Mountain Elementary (75.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Rib Mountain Elementary (62.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Hewitt-Texas Elementary (61.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are West High (1,470 students), John Muir Middle (967 students), East High (893 students).
Ranked schools in Wausau
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Wisconsin.
- 175South Mountain ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 262Rib Mountain ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 194 students
- 362Hewitt-Texas ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 85 students
- 460John Muir MiddleWausau · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 967 students
- 559Thomas Jefferson ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 658Stettin ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 755John Marshall ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 231 students
- 854Horace Mann MiddleWausau · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 635 students
- 953Riverview ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 1052Wausau Area Montessori Charter SchoolWausau · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 121 students
- 1149Maine ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 229 students
- 1243East HighWausau · Public High26% Math proficiency · 893 students
- 1337West HighWausau · Public High25% Math proficiency · 1,470 students
- 1436Grant ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 189 students
- 1533G D Jones ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 492 students
- 1632Franklin ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 181 students
- 1730Lincoln ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 204 students
- 1823Hawthorn Hills ElementaryWausau · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 227 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Mountain Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 2 | Rib Mountain Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 194 |
| 3 | Hewitt-Texas Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 61.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 85 |
| 4 | John Muir Middle Wausau · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 60.0 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 967 |
| 5 | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 6 | Stettin Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 57.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 7 | John Marshall Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 54.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 231 |
| 8 | Horace Mann Middle Wausau · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 9 | Riverview Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 10 | Wausau Area Montessori Charter School Wausau · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 52.4 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 121 |
| 11 | Maine Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 229 |
| 12 | East High Wausau · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 893 |
| 13 | West High Wausau · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 37.4 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 1,470 |
| 14 | Grant Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 189 |
| 15 | G D Jones Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 16 | Franklin Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 181 |
| 17 | Lincoln Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 204 |
| 18 | Hawthorn Hills Elementary Wausau · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 227 |
Other schools in Wausau
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Wausau side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wausau?
South Mountain Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Wausau with a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Wausau?
Wausau has 19 schools (15 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) educating 7,548 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Wausau?
The median Enrollment across schools in Wausau is 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.