Best 53121 Wisconsin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,240 students in 53121, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53121, WI are Elkhorn Area Middle School and Career And College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53121 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53121, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53121, WI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Area Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
627 Court St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Career And College Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 County Road H
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
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 53121, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 53121, WI include Elkhorn Area Middle School and Career And College Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 53121?
4 public middle schools are located in 53121.
What is the racial composition of students in 53121?
53121 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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