Public schools in Sheboygan, WI
25 open public schools with an address in Sheboygan, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,168
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
8
0 virtual
An overview of Sheboygan public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Sheboygan, WI: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,168 students, an average of 367 per school. The largest campus is North High (1,482 students), and the largest elementary school is Wilson Elementary (472).
Every listed school belongs to Sheboygan 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 13.5:1, similar to 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 8 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% 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 Sheboygan
Elementary schools in Sheboygan
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 256 | 12.3:1 | |
| Etude Elementary Sheboygan Area School District · Charter | PK–05 | 190 | 16.9:1 | |
| Grant Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 337 | 11.7:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 295 | 10:1 | |
| James Madison Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 327 | 11.3:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 252 | 9.4:1 | |
| Lake Country Academy - Charter Sheboygan Area School District · Charter | PK–08 | 447 | 14.3:1 | |
| Lincoln-Erdman Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 394 | 15.2:1 | |
| Longfellow Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 234 | 9.3:1 | |
| Pigeon River Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 254 | 13.5:1 | |
| Sheboygan Leadership Academy Sheboygan Area School District · Charter | PK–08 | 213 | 15.2:1 | |
| Sheridan Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 286 | 10.9:1 | |
| Wilson Elementary Sheboygan Area School District | PK–05 | 472 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Sheboygan
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etude Middle Sheboygan Area School District · Charter | 06–08 | 77 | 13.8:1 | |
| Farnsworth Middle Sheboygan Area School District | 06–08 | 443 | 11.8:1 | |
| George D Warriner Middle Sheboygan Area School District · Charter | 06–08 | 43 | 10.5:1 | |
| Horace Mann Middle Sheboygan Area School District | 06–08 | 617 | 13.2:1 | |
| Urban Middle Sheboygan Area School District | 06–08 | 568 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Sheboygan
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High Sheboygan Area School District · Charter | 09–12 | 183 | 13.5:1 | |
| Etude High Sheboygan Area School District · Charter | 09–12 | 77 | 12.8:1 | |
| George D Warriner High School for Personalized Learning Sheboygan Area School District · Charter | 09–12 | 123 | 20.2:1 | |
| Lighthouse Academy Sheboygan Area School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 2 | 2:1 | |
| North High Sheboygan Area School District | 09–12 | 1,482 | 16.3:1 | |
| South High Sheboygan Area School District | 09–12 | 1,075 | 14.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sheboygan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Center Sheboygan Area School District | PK–PK | 521 | 24.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.2%
- Hispanic22.8%
- Black4.7%
- Asian19.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Sheboygan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,168 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sheboygan
How many public schools are in Sheboygan, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Sheboygan: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,168 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sheboygan?
All listed public schools with an address in Sheboygan belong to Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan?
North High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sheboygan, with 1,482 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sheboygan?
Yes. 8 of the 25 public schools in Sheboygan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Central High, Etude Elementary, Etude High. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sheboygan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sheboygan public schools is 13.5:1, similar to 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 Sheboygan 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