Public schools in Nekoosa, WI
6 open public schools with an address in Nekoosa, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,197
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of Nekoosa public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Nekoosa, WI: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,197 students, an average of 200 per school. The largest campus is Alexander Middle (326 students), and the largest elementary school is Humke Elementary (313).
Every listed school belongs to Nekoosa 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 11.8:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% 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 Nekoosa
Elementary schools in Nekoosa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humke Elementary Nekoosa School District | PK–03 | 313 | 11.1:1 |
Middle schools in Nekoosa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Middle Nekoosa School District | 04–08 | 326 | 11.3:1 | |
| Central Wisconsin STEM Academy Nekoosa School District · Charter | 06–08 | 32 | 24.6:1 |
High schools in Nekoosa
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nekoosa Academy Nekoosa School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 23 | 11.5:1 | |
| Nekoosa High Nekoosa School District | 09–12 | 285 | 12:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Nekoosa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WISE Academy Nekoosa School District · Charter · Virtual | PK–12 | 218 | 72.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.8%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Nekoosa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,197 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Nekoosa
How many public schools are in Nekoosa, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Nekoosa: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,197 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Nekoosa?
All listed public schools with an address in Nekoosa belong to Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa?
Nekoosa High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Nekoosa, with 285 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Nekoosa?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in Nekoosa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Central Wisconsin STEM Academy, WISE Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Nekoosa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Nekoosa public schools is 11.8:1, 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 Nekoosa 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