Best Public Schools in Zip Code 53081

The 53081 zip code area of Sheboygan, Wisconsin is home to 17 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools, all part of the Sheboygan Area School District. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate strong academic performance.

Wilson Elementary ranks 475 out of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools and has a 3-star rating, performing well above the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics. Similarly, Etude High ranks 108 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools with a 4-star rating, outperforming the district and state on several measures, including a high 4-year graduation rate and strong test scores. The Sheboygan Leadership Academy, a public charter school serving grades PK-8, also stands out with some of the highest test scores in the district, particularly in English Language Arts.

However, many of the schools in the 53081 zip code area struggle academically, with test scores well below state averages, suggesting significant disparities in educational outcomes within the Sheboygan Area School District. This is likely exacerbated by the high rates of poverty and disadvantage, as indicated by the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, from 31.37% to 92.47%. Additionally, the consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 25.5%, are a significant concern that likely impacts student learning and achievement.