| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel Area School District | Kiel | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 1,224 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mishicot School District | Francis Creek | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 919 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Denmark School District | Maribel | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,622 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Reedsville School District | Kellnersville | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 584 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Valders Area School District | Collins | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 970 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Sheboygan Area School District | Cleveland | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 9,477 | 25 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Two Rivers School District | Two Rivers | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1,790 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Manitowoc School District | Manitowoc | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 4,726 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Manitowoc County compares
Together they enroll 21,312 students across 59 schools. The largest is Sheboygan Area School District with 9,477 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Manitowoc County has 8 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Manitowoc County is Kiel Area School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Wisconsin. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Manitowoc County, WI?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Manitowoc County, WI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Manitowoc County, WI?
Of the districts serving Manitowoc County, Kiel Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Wisconsin school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Wisconsin reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Wisconsin only, never across state lines.