Lawrence University
(http://www.lawrence.edu) - a small, private liberal arts college. ranked #1 university in wisconsin by forbes (http://www.forbes.com/lis...).
In general Appleton is well-respected for the quality of the education in its public schools, both at the primary and secondary levels.
University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
A two-year collegiate campus of the university of wisconsin system.
Fox Valley Technical College
A technical community college of the wisconsin technical college system.