For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,146 students in 53597, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53597, WI are Arboretum Elementary School, Waunakee Intermediate and Waunakee Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53597 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53597, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53597, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arboretum Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Arboretum Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-1800
Gr: PK-4 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Waunakee Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6273 Woodland Dr
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2176
Gr: 5-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Waunakee Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Madison St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Waunakee Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 South St
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2030
Gr: PK-4 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53597, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53597, WI include Arboretum Elementary School, Waunakee Intermediate and Waunakee Prairie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53597?
4 public elementary schools are located in 53597.
What is the racial composition of students in 53597?
53597 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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