For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,587 students in Elkhorn, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Elkhorn, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Elkhorn, WI are Tibbets Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and West Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhorn, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in Elkhorn have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Elkhorn, WI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tibbets Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W5218 County Road A
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1200
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
West Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Sunset Dr
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-3297
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-3297
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
482 E Geneva St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4920
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-4920
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #55.
Elkhorn Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
627 Court St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-6800
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #66.
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Career And College Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 County Road H
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
W3905 County Road Nn
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elkhorn, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Elkhorn, WI include Tibbets Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and West Side Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elkhorn?
8 public schools are located in Elkhorn.
What percentage of students in Elkhorn go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Elkhorn are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhorn?
Elkhorn public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Elkhorn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elkhorn include: West Side Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School, Tibbets Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School, West Side Elementary School vs. Tibbets Elementary School
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