For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 865 students in 53549, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53549, WI are East Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53549 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53549, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53549, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Sanborn Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 S Taft Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1300
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1200
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53549, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53549, WI include East Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School and West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53549?
3 public elementary schools are located in 53549.
What is the racial composition of students in 53549?
53549 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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