For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,555 students in 53548, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 181 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53548, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53548, WI are Washington Elementary School, Rock University High School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53548 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53548, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53548, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Rock University High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6004 S County Road G
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 N Grant Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Parker High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Mineral Point Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5600
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53548, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53548, WI include Washington Elementary School, Rock University High School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53548?
9 public schools are located in 53548.
What percentage of students in 53548 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53548 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53548?
53548 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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