Best 53901 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,905 students in 53901, WI (there are 2 private schools, serving 255 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 53901, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53901, WI are Portage Academy Of Achievement, Lewiston Elementary School and Portage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53901 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53901, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53901, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage Academy Of Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Portage High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Muir Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Gr: 2-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Columbia Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
305 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Gr: PK | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Gr: K-1 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53901, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53901, WI include Portage Academy Of Achievement, Lewiston Elementary School and Portage High School.
How many public schools are located in 53901?
8 public schools are located in 53901.
What percentage of students in 53901 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 53901 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53901?
53901 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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