For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,534 students in 53121, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 53121, WI are Elkhorn Area High School and Career And College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 53121 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 53121, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 53121 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Career And College Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53121, WI Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Area High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
482 E Geneva St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4920
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4920
Gr: 9-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Career And College Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 County Road H
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 53121, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 53121, WI include Elkhorn Area High School and Career And College Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 53121?
4 public high schools are located in 53121.
What is the racial composition of students in 53121?
53121 public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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