Public schools in Manitowoc, WI
11 open public schools with an address in Manitowoc, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,452
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Manitowoc public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Manitowoc, WI: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,452 students, an average of 405 per school. The largest campus is Lincoln High (1,385 students), and the largest elementary school is Franklin Elementary (356).
Every listed school belongs to Manitowoc 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 10.6:1, lower 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% 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 Manitowoc
Elementary schools in Manitowoc
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary Manitowoc School District | KG–05 | 356 | 10.6:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary Manitowoc School District | KG–05 | 336 | 12.3:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Manitowoc School District | KG–05 | 344 | 10.2:1 | |
| Madison Elementary Manitowoc School District | KG–05 | 202 | 9.6:1 | |
| Monroe Elementary Manitowoc School District | KG–05 | 232 | 10:1 | |
| Riverview Elementary Manitowoc School District | KG–05 | 257 | 8.8:1 |
Middle schools in Manitowoc
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle Manitowoc School District | 06–08 | 566 | 12.4:1 | |
| Wilson Middle Manitowoc School District | 06–08 | 478 | 11.7:1 |
High schools in Manitowoc
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High Manitowoc School District | 09–12 | 1,385 | 14.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Manitowoc
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Academy at Stangel Manitowoc School District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 59 | 5.4:1 | |
| Riverview Early Learning Center Manitowoc School District | PK–PK | 237 | 23.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.5%
- Hispanic19.1%
- Black4%
- Asian9.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Manitowoc schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,452 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Manitowoc
How many public schools are in Manitowoc, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Manitowoc: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,452 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Manitowoc?
All listed public schools with an address in Manitowoc belong to Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc?
Lincoln High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Manitowoc, with 1,385 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Manitowoc?
No school with an address in Manitowoc is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wisconsin.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Manitowoc schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Manitowoc public schools is 10.6:1, lower 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 Manitowoc 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