Public schools in Kaukauna, WI
7 open public schools with an address in Kaukauna, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,044
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Kaukauna public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Kaukauna, WI: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,044 students, an average of 578 per school. The largest campus is Kaukauna High (1,210 students), and the largest elementary school is Dr H B Tanner Elementary (466).
Every listed school belongs to Kaukauna Area School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 26% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kaukauna
Elementary schools in Kaukauna
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr H B Tanner Elementary Kaukauna Area School District | PK–01 | 466 | 15:1 | |
| Haen Elementary Kaukauna Area School District | 01–04 | 323 | 11.8:1 | |
| New Directions Learning Community Kaukauna Area School District · Charter | PK–04 | 270 | 16.1:1 | |
| Park Community Charter School Kaukauna Area School District · Charter | PK–04 | 256 | 14.1:1 | |
| Quinney Elementary Kaukauna Area School District | 02–04 | 359 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Kaukauna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River View School Kaukauna Area School District | 05–08 | 1,160 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Kaukauna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaukauna High Kaukauna Area School District | 09–12 | 1,210 | 16.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.1%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Kaukauna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,044 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kaukauna
How many public schools are in Kaukauna, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Kaukauna: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,044 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kaukauna?
All listed public schools with an address in Kaukauna belong to Kaukauna Area School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kaukauna?
Kaukauna High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kaukauna, with 1,210 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kaukauna?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Kaukauna are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including New Directions Learning Community, Park Community Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kaukauna schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kaukauna public schools is 14.9:1, higher than the Wisconsin school median of 13.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kaukauna guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wisconsin cities