Public schools in Shawano, WI
5 open public schools with an address in Shawano, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,079
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Shawano public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Shawano, WI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,079 students, an average of 416 per school. The largest campus is Shawano High (702 students), and the largest elementary school is Hillcrest Primary School (472).
Every listed school belongs to Shawano 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
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 Shawano
Elementary schools in Shawano
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brener Elementary Shawano School District | 03–05 | 389 | 15.4:1 | |
| Hillcrest Primary School Shawano School District | PK–02 | 472 | 11.8:1 | |
| LEADS Primary Charter School Shawano School District · Charter | PK–02 | 80 | 80:1 |
Middle schools in Shawano
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawano Community Middle Shawano School District | 06–08 | 436 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Shawano
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawano High Shawano School District | 09–12 | 702 | 14.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.4%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native18.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Shawano schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,079 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Shawano
How many public schools are in Shawano, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Shawano: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,079 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Shawano?
All listed public schools with an address in Shawano belong to Shawano 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 Shawano?
Shawano High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Shawano, with 702 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Shawano?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Shawano are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including LEADS Primary 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 Shawano schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Shawano 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 Shawano 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