For the 2024 school year, there are 110 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 36,231 students in Wisconsin.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Wisconsin are Marcy Elementary School, Shorewood Hills Elementary School and Brompton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wisconsin blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Grades: K-4
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brompton School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8518 22nd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 359-2191
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W64n319 Madison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Van Hise Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4747 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
414 Church St
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Endeavor, WI 53930
(608) 587-2625
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
Swallow Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W299n5614 County Road E
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 465 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Oriole Lane Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12850 N Oriole Ln
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 238-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tibbets Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W5218 County Road A
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1010.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5050 Indian Rd
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 644-8037
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 644-8037
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
Section Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W330s6473 Highway E
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
North Prairie, WI 53153
(262) 392-6310
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
River Crest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
535 County Road F
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-3890
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 W College Ave
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 423-2850
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5900 S Sunnyslope Rd
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
New Berlin, WI 53151
(262) 789-6581
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Sevastopol Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4550 Highway 57
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-6282
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #1717.
Winneconne Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N 9th Ave
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-5800
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1818.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Grades: 5-8
| 363 students
Rank: #1919.
Coloma Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
210 N Linden St
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Coloma, WI 54930
(715) 228-2851
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #2020.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Allenton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
228 Weis St
Allenton, WI 53002
(262) 629-5546
Allenton, WI 53002
(262) 629-5546
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Suamico Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2153 School Ln
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 662-9800
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 662-9800
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Rank: #2323.
Pilgrim Park Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #2424.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1007 W Pine St
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) 425-1815
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Gibraltar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3924 State Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3284
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Nasonville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11044 Us Highway 10
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 383-1312
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Robinwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10705 W Robinwood Ln
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #2828.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11001 N Buntrock Ave
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-4601
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Lake Delton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 W Delavan St
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Lake Delton, WI 53940
(608) 253-4391
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6900
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
North Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12686 County Road K
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Manitowish Waters, WI 54545
(715) 543-8417
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
316 S Ringold St
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-7000
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Star Center Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
W1380 Lake Geneva Hwy
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-7000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #3434.
Foxview Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 S Michigan St
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1036
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 337-1036
Grades: 5-6
| 643 students
Rank: #3535.
Maple Dale School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8377 N Port Washington Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 351-7380
Grades: 4-8
| 219 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Wisconsin?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Wisconsin include Marcy Elementary School, Shorewood Hills Elementary School and Brompton School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Wisconsin?
110 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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