For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 511 students in Elkhart Lake, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Elkhart Lake, WI are Elkhart Lake Elementary Middle School and Elkhart Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart Lake, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Elkhart Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Elkhart Lake, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhart Lake Elementary Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 E Maple St
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(920) 876-3307
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(920) 876-3307
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Elkhart Lake High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 N Lincoln St
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(920) 876-3381
Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(920) 876-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elkhart Lake, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Elkhart Lake, WI include Elkhart Lake Elementary Middle School and Elkhart Lake High School.
How many public schools are located in Elkhart Lake?
2 public schools are located in Elkhart Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart Lake?
Elkhart Lake public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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