| Index | Waupaca | Wisconsin | National |
| Average Test Scores | 50% | 41% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 7 | 1,869 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 3 | 872 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 114 | 7,963 |

| Index | Waupaca | Wisconsin | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 87.4% | 89.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 87.0% | 87.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 48.1% | 59.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 27.4% | 38.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 16.8% | 28.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 5.2% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 7 public schools, 3 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Waupaca. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Waupaca, WI schools is 50%. The average student to teacher ratio is 13:1. In Waupaca, WI, an average of 87.4% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 87.0% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Fremont, WI | 616 | 60% | 25.0% |
| Amherst Junction, WI | 341 | 50% | 4.2% |
| Wild Rose, WI | 867 | 47% | 2.1% |
| Amherst, WI | 1,013 | 47% | 3.1% |
| Weyauwega, WI | 1,764 | 43% | 10.8% |
| Waupaca, WI | 6,101 | 50% | 4.9% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Minot AFB, ND | 6,100 | 60% | 24.0% |
| Pevely, MO | 6,102 | 47% | 2.1% |
| Progreso, TX | 6,099 | 35% | 28.1% |
| Erwin, TN | 6,103 | 34% | 29.8% |
| Portland, IN | 6,104 | 49% | 1.0% |
| Waupaca, WI | 6,101 | 50% | 4.9% |