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Wisconsin Rapids city, WI

ZIP 54494 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 54494

K-12 nearby
27
Public
20
Private
7
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 54494 (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) is associated with Nekoosa School District (LEA 5510380) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 27 K-12 schools (20 public, 7 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.4 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Mid-State Technical College about 4.2 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Nekoosa School District
LEA ID
5510380
Private school share (ACS)
0.2%

Colleges & universities (34)

  • Mid-State Technical College4.2 miles (6.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point15.3 miles (24.7 km)4yr-public
  • Northcentral Technical College44.8 miles (72.1 km)2yr-public
  • Ripon College56.0 miles (90.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh62.6 miles (100.8 km)4yr-public
  • Fox Valley Technical College63.2 miles (101.7 km)2yr-public
  • The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton63.4 miles (102.0 km)2yr-private
  • College of Menominee Nation65.3 miles (105.0 km)4yr-private
  • Lawrence University66.3 miles (106.8 km)4yr-private
  • Moraine Park Technical College75.8 miles (122.1 km)2yr-public
  • Marian University76.0 miles (122.3 km)4yr-private
  • The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska79.4 miles (127.8 km)2yr-private
Show all 34 colleges & universities
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College81.4 miles (131.0 km)2yr-public
  • Rasmussen University-Wisconsin82.6 miles (132.9 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Norbert College82.6 miles (133.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse82.7 miles (133.1 km)4yr-public
  • Western Technical College83.3 miles (134.1 km)2yr-public
  • Viterbo University83.6 miles (134.6 km)4yr-private
  • Herzing University-Madison85.6 miles (137.7 km)4yr-private
  • Madison Area Technical College86.6 miles (139.4 km)4yr-public
  • Nicolet Area Technical College89.0 miles (143.2 km)2yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-System Administration89.0 miles (143.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison89.0 miles (143.2 km)4yr-public
  • Bellin College89.9 miles (144.7 km)4yr-private
  • Edgewood College90.1 miles (144.9 km)4yr-private
  • The Professional Hair Design Academy90.3 miles (145.4 km)2yr-private
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay90.5 miles (145.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire92.5 miles (148.9 km)4yr-public
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College92.6 miles (149.1 km)2yr-public
  • Maranatha Baptist University93.5 miles (150.5 km)4yr-private
  • Minnesota State College Southeast95.8 miles (154.2 km)2yr-public
  • Winona State University96.7 miles (155.7 km)4yr-public
  • Lakeland University98.2 miles (158.0 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota99.3 miles (159.7 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Grant Elementarypublic——1.6 miles (2.5 km)
River Cities Highpublic——2.8 miles (4.4 km)
Lincoln Highpublic——4.2 miles (6.8 km)
Woodside Elementarypublic——4.5 miles (7.2 km)
WRPS / Pitsch Early Learningpublic——4.7 miles (7.5 km)
Washington Elementarypublic——4.7 miles (7.6 km)
GOOD SHEPHERD EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOLprivate——4.7 miles (7.6 km)
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOLprivate——4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Grove Elementarypublic——4.8 miles (7.7 km)
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOLprivate——5.2 miles (8.3 km)
Central Oaks Academypublic——5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Howe Elementarypublic——5.3 miles (8.6 km)
ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOLprivate——5.4 miles (8.6 km)
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOLSprivate——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLprivate——6.0 miles (9.7 km)
John Edwards Middlepublic——6.3 miles (10.1 km)
John Edwards Highpublic——6.3 miles (10.1 km)
ST PAULS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOLprivate——6.3 miles (10.2 km)
Port Edwards Ed Heuer Elementary Schoolpublic——6.5 miles (10.4 km)
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middlepublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Mead Elementarypublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Humke Elementarypublic——8.7 miles (13.9 km)
Nekoosa Academypublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)
Nekoosa Highpublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)
Alexander Middlepublic——9.2 miles (14.9 km)
Central Wisconsin STEM Academypublic——9.2 miles (14.9 km)
WISE Academypublic——9.2 miles (14.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 54494

What school district is ZIP code 54494 in?
ZIP 54494 (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) maps to Nekoosa School District (LEA ID 5510380) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 54494?
US5 lists 27 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 20 public and 7 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 54494 attend private school?
About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 54494 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher22.9%
High school36.6%
Less than HS4.8%
School districtNekoosa School District