For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,136 students in Kaukauna, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kaukauna, WI are New Directions Learning Community, Park Community Charter School and River View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaukauna, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kaukauna have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kaukauna, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Grades: PK-4
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Park Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Lawe St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6129
Grades: PK-4
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
River View School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Oak St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6111
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6111
Grades: 5-8
| 1,106 students
Rank: #44.
Quinney Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Grades: 2-4
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Haen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1130 Haen Dr
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6134
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6134
Grades: 1-4
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N4021 County Road E
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 788-7945
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 788-7945
Grades: 6-8
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Fieldcrest Dr
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6150
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6150
Grades: PK-1
| 515 students
Kaukauna, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
109 E 8th St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Grades: PK-2
| 182 students
101 Oak St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6124
Grades: 5-6
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kaukauna, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kaukauna, WI include New Directions Learning Community, Park Community Charter School and River View School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kaukauna?
7 public elementary schools are located in Kaukauna.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaukauna?
Kaukauna public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Kaukauna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kaukauna include: New Directions Learning Community vs. Park Community Charter School
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