Freedom’s public schools outscore 56% of Wisconsin districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Freedom, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Freedom’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 561 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Freedom’s, its schools beat 42%, lower than their 56% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 38% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin (the state reports Freedom’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,465 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Freedom Middle, then Freedom High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Peter Lutheran School (private) and St. Nicholas Catholic School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Freedom’s grade
B: better than 56% of Wisconsin school districts, #204 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Graduation is above the Wisconsin average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Freedom, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Freedom
Freedom Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 691 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Freedom
Freedom Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 691 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Freedom
Freedom Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 691 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Freedom
Freedom Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 691 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Freedom
Freedom Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 691 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Freedom
Freedom Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 691 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Freedom
Freedom Middle
Grades 6–8 · 339 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Freedom
Freedom Middle
Grades 6–8 · 339 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Freedom
Freedom Middle
Grades 6–8 · 339 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Freedom
Freedom High
Grades 9–12 · 510 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Freedom
Freedom High
Grades 9–12 · 510 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Freedom
Freedom High
Grades 9–12 · 510 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Freedom
Freedom High
Grades 9–12 · 510 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Freedom’s public schools are run by Freedom Area School District, which also serves Center, Kaukauna and Oneida. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Freedom vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Freedom’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom | B | Freedom Area |
| Appleton | C | Appleton Area |
| Vandenbroek | A− | Kaukauna Area |
| Center | A− | Hortonville PK–12 · Freedom Area PK–12 |
| Osborn | C− | Seymour |
| Oneida | C+ | Seymour PK–12 · Freedom Area PK–12 |
| Grand Chute | C | Appleton Area |
2 of the 6 neighbors share Freedom Area with Freedom, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Freedom
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Freedom’s schools
Are Freedom’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Wisconsin: the public schools Freedom children attend outscore 56% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #204 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Freedom in?
Freedom Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,540 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Freedom kids go to high school?
Freedom High, with 510 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Freedom’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Freedom Area School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Freedom spend per student?
$14,465 in Freedom Area School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Freedom?
Yes: St. Peter Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 375 students) and St. Nicholas Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 137 students).
Parents talk
What Freedom families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Freedom → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.