Kaukauna: Schools & Education
7 public schools serve Kaukauna. Kaukauna High is the largest at 1,261 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 4,913 students.
- ~1,967 residents per school (vs Wisconsin ~430).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,967 residents per school. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | Kaukauna Area School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,057 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 274 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.80 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,008 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 24.8% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: 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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Lawrence University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 6.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Lawrence University |
| Nearest College · City | Appleton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (920) 832-7000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 6.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (6)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Kaukauna Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 207 Thilmany Rd., Suite 200 |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (920) 766-6340 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 54130 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2804 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12