Public schools in Wausau, WI
18 open public schools with an address in Wausau, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,237
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Wisconsin median 13.2:1
Charter schools
4
1 virtual
An overview of Wausau public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Wausau, WI: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,237 students, an average of 402 per school. The largest campus is West High (1,470 students), and the largest elementary school is G D Jones Elementary (492).
Every listed school belongs to Wausau 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 13.3:1, 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 4 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% 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 Wausau
Elementary schools in Wausau
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary Wausau School District | KG–05 | 181 | 10.5:1 | |
| G D Jones Elementary Wausau School District | KG–05 | 492 | 13.6:1 | |
| John Marshall Elementary Wausau School District | KG–05 | 231 | 12:1 | |
| Maine Elementary Wausau School District | KG–05 | 229 | 13.3:1 | |
| Red Granite Charter School Inc Wausau School District · Charter | PK–04 | 51 | 16.9:1 | |
| Rib Mountain Elementary Wausau School District | KG–05 | 194 | 12.3:1 | |
| Riverview Elementary Wausau School District | PK–05 | 445 | 16.4:1 | |
| South Mountain Elementary Wausau School District | KG–05 | 235 | 11.6:1 | |
| Stettin Elementary Wausau School District | KG–05 | 327 | 18.8:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary Wausau School District | KG–05 | 372 | 12.9:1 | |
| Wausau Area Montessori Charter School Wausau School District · Charter | PK–08 | 121 | 17:1 |
Middle schools in Wausau
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann Middle Wausau School District | 06–08 | 635 | 13.3:1 | |
| John Muir Middle Wausau School District | 06–08 | 967 | 13:1 |
High schools in Wausau
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East High Wausau School District | 09–12 | 893 | 14.1:1 | |
| Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy Wausau School District · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 38 | 7.6:1 | |
| West High Wausau School District | 09–12 | 1,470 | 15.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wausau
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Early Learning Academy Wausau School District | PK–PK | 204 | 9.1:1 | |
| Wausau Area Virtual Education Wausau School District · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 152 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.9%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black2.4%
- Asian19.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Wausau schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,237 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wausau
How many public schools are in Wausau, WI?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Wausau: 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,237 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wausau?
All listed public schools with an address in Wausau belong to Wausau 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 Wausau?
West High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wausau, with 1,470 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wausau?
Yes. 4 of the 18 public schools in Wausau are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Enrich Excel Achieve Learning Academy, Red Granite Charter School Inc, Wausau Area Montessori 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 Wausau schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wausau public schools is 13.3:1, 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 Wausau 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