Appleton Area School District, Wisconsin

Appleton Area School District is a unified school district in Outagamie County and Calumet County, Wisconsin, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 101,477 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 44 sq mi (114 km²) of land.

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Appleton Area School District in Wisconsin
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
101,477 ± 916
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Outagamie County89% of the district’s landCalumet County11% of the district’s land
Land area
44 sq mi (114 km²)
Median household income
$81,032 ± $3,056
Median home value
$251,700 ± $4,941
Water area
0.68 sq mi (1.76 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5500390
Coordinates (central point)
44.279405, -88.412565

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Appleton Area School District, largest first

  1. Appleton (city)75,023 people
  2. Town of Grand Chute24,168 people
  3. Fox Crossing (village)19,131 people
  4. Menasha (city)18,273 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Menasha School District4.3 mi south
  2. Kimberly Area School District4.7 mi southeast
  3. Little Chute Area School District4.8 mi east
  4. Hortonville School District7.7 mi northwest
  5. Kaukauna Area School District8.2 mi east
  6. Neenah School District8.4 mi southwest
  7. Freedom Area School District8.8 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Appleton Area School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Appleton Area School District before you rely on it.

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