Public elementary schools in Wisconsin achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 38% (2024).
The public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Wisconsin is Accelerated Advanced Learning Program with 90-94%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 68%
92%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 75%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Accelerated Advanced Learning Program
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 4-8
325 S Eagle St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(920) 424-0320
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 2-8
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Rank: #33.
Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-8
139 S Monroe Ave
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2135
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2135
Rank: #44.
Verona Area International School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Rank: #55.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: PK-5
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Woodland Intermediate
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 5-6
N9085 N Coop Rd
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Rank: #1111.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: PK-4
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Rank: #1212.
Van Hise Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: K-5
4747 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Rank: #1313.
Eagleville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-6
S101w34511 Hwy Lo
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Rank: #1414.
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 5-8
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Merton, WI 53056
(262) 538-1130
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Elm Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
6701 Woodgate Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
70 Houlton School Circle
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-8
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
26335 Fries Ln
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
3620 High Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Park Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
300 Parklawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 5-8
3117 Holy Hill Rd
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Rank: #2323.
Lake Country School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: PK-8
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 5-8
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: K-4
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Rank: #2626.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 3-5
1802 Regent St
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 204-3300
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 204-3300
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Creative Minds
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 3-5
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-8
325 Meulemans St, Ste A
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7605
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7605
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Maple Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-8
W1380 Lake Geneva Highway
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Washington Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-8
888 Main Rd
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Washington Island, WI 54246
(920) 847-2507
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: PK-5
4780 N Marlborough Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 963-3943
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: PK-5
5812 N Santa Monica Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3951
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Section Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: PK-6
W318s8430 County Road Ee
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Mukwonago, WI 53149
(262) 363-6260
Rank: #35 - 4035. - 40.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-5
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wisconsin average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Wisconsin average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency is 38%% for 2024.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Wisconsin?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Wisconsin include Accelerated Advanced Learning Program, Odyssey-magellan and Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners.
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