For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,030 students in Portage, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 264 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Portage, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Portage, WI are Lewiston Elementary School, Portage Of Achievement and Muir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Portage have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Portage, WI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Grades: K-5
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Of Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0887
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Muir Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Grades: 2-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Rusch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Portage High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Grades: 6-12
| 721 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Grades: K-1
| 164 students
Portage, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Grades: 1-6
| 44 students
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
Portage Virtual School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portage, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Portage, WI include Lewiston Elementary School, Portage Of Achievement and Muir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Portage, WI?
9 public schools are located in Portage, WI.
What percentage of students in Portage, WI go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Portage, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portage, WI?
Portage, WI public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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