Public elementary schools in Wisconsin achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 38% (2026-27).
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 Odyssey-magellan, with 90-94%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 68%
92%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 74%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | Wisconsin (WI) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40% | 47% |
| 2022 | 38% | 47% |
| 2021 | 39% | 46% |
| 2019 | 41% | 51% |
| 2018 | 43% | 50% |
| 2017 | 45% | 53% |
| 2016 | 44% | 54% |
| 2015 | 52% | 54% |
| 2014 | 37% | 66% |
| 2013 | 37% | 67% |
| 2012 | 36% | 71% |
| 2011 | 83% | 72% |
| 2010 | 82% | 72% |
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners
(Math: 93% | 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: #33.
Verona Area International School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%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: #44.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | 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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | 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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Woodland Intermediate
(Math: 86% | 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: #1010.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-4
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Rank: #1111.
Van Hise Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: K-5
4747 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 5-8
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Elm Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
6701 Woodgate Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-4
26335 Fries Ln
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
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: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Park Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
300 Park Lawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 5-8
3117 State Road 167
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Rank: #2121.
Lake Country School
(Math: 81% | 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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | 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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #2424.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 73% | 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: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | 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: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Maple Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%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: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Tomah Area Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-6
1720 Academy Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 374-5406
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
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: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Richards Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%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: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Section Elementary School
(Math: 73% | 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: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 80% | 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
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Lake Shore Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-8
11036 N Range Line Rd
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Mequon, WI 53092
(262) 238-7613
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
North Lake Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: PK-8
N75w31283 Highway Vv
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
North Lake, WI 53064
(262) 966-2033
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-8
800 E North Shore Dr
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 369-6767
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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 2026-27.
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 Odyssey-magellan, Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners and Verona Area International School.
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