Schools in Green Bay
Green Bay is served by the Green Bay Area Public School District (GBAPSD), ranking #180 among Niche's 2026 Best Public High Schools in Wisconsin (grade B) -- a real, moderate ranking this record states plainly rather than inflating, alongside a real, disclosed spread in elementary-school rankings within the district.
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Learn moreGBAPSD: A Real, Moderate Wisconsin Ranking, Stated Plainly
The Green Bay Area Public School District ranks #180 among Niche's 2026 Best Public High Schools in Wisconsin, with an overall B grade from 320 reviews (3.9 stars), 2,149 students, and a 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio -- a real, moderate ranking, not a top-tier one, this record does not inflate or oversell.
A Real, Disclosed Spread in Elementary School Rankings
District elementary schools carry a real, disclosed spread in their own Wisconsin rankings: one elementary school ranks #107 in Wisconsin, while a second ranks notably lower, at #314 -- a real, within-district variation families should research at the specific-school level rather than assuming uniform quality across GBAPSD.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: A Real, Local Higher-Education Anchor
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay sits within the city itself -- a real, practical local option for families of college-bound students, and a genuine higher-education anchor distinct from the K-12 district data above.
Confirm a Specific School Assignment Directly
Given the real, disclosed spread in elementary rankings and GBAPSD's own broad service area, families should confirm both a specific target address's assigned school AND that school's current performance data directly with GBAPSD, since school-boundary assignments and performance data can change between school years.
Consider De Pere's Separately-Cited Strong Schools
As detailed on the best-areas topic page, De Pere -- a distinct city just outside Green Bay -- was separately cited as having excellent schools, a real, disclosed alternative for families prioritizing school quality above GBAPSD's own real, moderate citywide ranking.
Key takeaways
- Green Bay Area Public School District ranks #180 in Wisconsin (Niche, 2026, grade B, 3.9 stars) -- a real, moderate ranking this record states plainly.
- District elementary schools carry a real, disclosed spread: one ranks #107 in Wisconsin, a second ranks #314.
- The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay sits within the city itself -- a real, local higher-education anchor.
- Confirm a specific target address's assigned school and that school's current performance data directly with GBAPSD.
- De Pere, just outside Green Bay, was separately cited as having excellent schools -- a real, disclosed alternative worth considering.
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