Top 5 Best 53901 Wisconsin Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,030 students in 53901, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 264 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 53901, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 53901, WI are Lewiston Elementary School, Portage Of Achievement and Muir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53901 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53901, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53901, WI Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewiston Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Grades: K-5
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Of Achievement
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Muir Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Grades: 2-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Rusch Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Portage High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Grades: 6-12
| 721 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Grades: K-1
| 164 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53901 Wisconsin

53901, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Grades: 1-6
| 44 students
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 53901, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53901, WI include Lewiston Elementary School, Portage Of Achievement and Muir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53901, WI?
9 public schools are located in 53901, WI.
What percentage of students in 53901, WI go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 53901, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53901, WI?
53901, WI public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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