Public schools in Neenah, WI
11 open public schools with an address in Neenah, 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
6,473
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Neenah public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Neenah, WI: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,473 students, an average of 588 per school. The largest campus is Neenah High (2,013 students), and the largest elementary school is Horace Mann Elementary (401).
Every listed school belongs to Neenah Joint 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 14.5:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 31% 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 Neenah
Elementary schools in Neenah
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Alliance Charter Elementary Neenah Joint School District · Charter | PK–06 | 225 | 18.1:1 | |
| Clayton Elementary Neenah Joint School District | KG–04 | 206 | 13.6:1 | |
| Coolidge Elementary Neenah Joint School District | KG–04 | 329 | 12.9:1 | |
| Horace Mann Elementary Neenah Joint School District | KG–04 | 401 | 13.5:1 | |
| Lakeview Elementary Neenah Joint School District | KG–04 | 317 | 15.5:1 | |
| Spring Road Elementary Neenah Joint School District | KG–04 | 299 | 13.5:1 | |
| Taft Elementary Neenah Joint School District | KG–04 | 179 | 12.1:1 | |
| Tullar Elementary Neenah Joint School District | KG–04 | 343 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Neenah
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah Middle School Neenah Joint School District | 04–08 | 1,913 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Neenah
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah High Neenah Joint School District | 09–12 | 2,013 | 17.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Neenah
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School of Early Learning Neenah Joint School District | PK–PK | 248 | 22.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.1%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black3.2%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Neenah schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,473 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Neenah
How many public schools are in Neenah, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Neenah: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,473 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Neenah?
All listed public schools with an address in Neenah belong to Neenah Joint 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 Neenah?
Neenah High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Neenah, with 2,013 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Neenah?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Neenah are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including ACE Alliance Charter Elementary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Neenah schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Neenah public schools is 14.5:1, 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 Neenah 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