Best Public Schools in Zip Code 54481

The 54481 zip code area of Stevens Point, Wisconsin is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative learning center. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District, with stark differences in academic achievement between the top-ranked elementary schools and some of the lower-performing ones.

Bannach Elementary, McDill Elementary, and Jefferson Elementary stand out as the highest-performing schools in the area, with exceptional test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and strong ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Washington Elementary and McKinley Center lag behind their peers academically.

The data also highlights challenges at the district's alternative and charter high school options, Point of Discovery School and Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning, which have lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional Stevens Point Area Senior High. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between higher poverty rates and lower academic performance across the district.