For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,003 students in 54451, WI (there are , serving 254 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 54451, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 54451, WI are Medford Elementary School, Rural Virtual Academy and Medford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 54451 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 54451, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 54451, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2316
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Rural Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 College St, Rm 104
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-4620
Gr: PK-12 | 2,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Medford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Clark St
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-2516
Gr: 5-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Medford High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Broadway Ave
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-5951
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 54451, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 54451, WI include Medford Elementary School, Rural Virtual Academy and Medford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 54451?
4 public schools are located in 54451.
What percentage of students in 54451 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 54451 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 54451?
54451 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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