Appleton: Schools & Education
There are 40 public schools in Appleton. North High is the largest at 1,561 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 17,222 students.
- ~1,786 residents per school (vs Wisconsin ~430).
K-12 Schools
42 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,786 residents per school. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (12)
Schools (42)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Appleton Area School District, Kimberly Area School District |
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 40 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 16,377 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,060 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.40 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 12 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 6,698 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 40.9% |
| Schools Count | 40 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (4)
Colleges (4)
| Nearest College · Name | Lawrence University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Appleton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (920) 832-7000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Appleton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2411 S. Kensington Dr. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (920) 832-6170 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 54915 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3108 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 61 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12