Public schools in Stevens Point, WI
13 open public schools with an address in Stevens Point, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,708
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Stevens Point public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Stevens Point, WI: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,708 students, an average of 439 per school. The largest campus is Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), and the largest elementary school is Washington Elementary (443).
Every listed school belongs to Stevens Point Area Public 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 13.8:1, 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 1 charter 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 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 37% 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 Stevens Point
Elementary schools in Stevens Point
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannach Elementary Stevens Point Area Public School District | PK–06 | 368 | 15:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Stevens Point Area Public School District | PK–06 | 276 | 13.3:1 | |
| Madison Elementary Stevens Point Area Public School District | PK–06 | 360 | 12.4:1 | |
| McDill Elementary Stevens Point Area Public School District | PK–06 | 360 | 14.5:1 | |
| McKinley Center Stevens Point Area Public School District | PK–06 | 373 | 13:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Stevens Point Area Public School District | PK–06 | 443 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Stevens Point
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High Stevens Point Area Public School District | 07–09 | 757 | 13.7:1 | |
| P J Jacobs Junior High Stevens Point Area Public School District | 07–09 | 709 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Stevens Point
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning Stevens Point Area Public School District · Alternative School | 11–12 | 77 | 14.3:1 | |
| Point of Discovery School Stevens Point Area Public School District · Charter | 07–12 | 93 | 11.3:1 | |
| Stevens Point Area Senior High Stevens Point Area Public School District | 10–12 | 1,478 | 18.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Stevens Point
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Detention Stevens Point Area Public School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 8 | 4:1 | |
| Point 4 the Future Stevens Point Area Public School District | PK–PK | 406 | 54.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.4%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black2.5%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Stevens Point schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,708 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Stevens Point
How many public schools are in Stevens Point, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Stevens Point: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,708 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Stevens Point?
All listed public schools with an address in Stevens Point belong to Stevens Point Area Public 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 Stevens Point?
Stevens Point Area Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Stevens Point, with 1,478 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Stevens Point?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Stevens Point are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Point of Discovery School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Stevens Point schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Stevens Point public schools is 13.8:1, 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 Stevens Point 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