For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,498 students in 53121, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 53121, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53121, WI are Tibbets Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and West Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53121 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53121, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53121, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tibbets Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
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
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1200
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Sunset Dr
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-3297
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-3297
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Area High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
482 E Geneva St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4920
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4920
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #55.
Elkhorn Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
627 Court St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-6800
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #66.
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: #77.
Career And College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 County Road H
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland School
Special Education School
W3905 County Road Nn
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53121, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53121, WI include Tibbets Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and West Side Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53121?
8 public schools are located in 53121.
What percentage of students in 53121 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 53121 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53121?
53121 public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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