For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 860 students in 53818, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53818, WI are Westview Elementary School and Platteville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53818 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53818, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53818, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W Camp St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4050
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4050
Gr: 1-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Platteville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
53818, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
155 W Lewis St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4030
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4030
Gr: PK-K | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53818, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53818, WI include Westview Elementary School and Platteville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53818?
2 public elementary schools are located in 53818.
What is the racial composition of students in 53818?
53818 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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