For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,587 students in 53548, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 181 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 53548, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53548, WI are Washington Elementary School, Rock University High School and Arise Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53548 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53548, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53548, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Rock University High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6004 S County Road G
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7425
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Arise Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6016
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 N Grant Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #77.
Parker High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Mineral Point Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5600
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #88.
Rock River Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 752-8273
Grades: 6-12
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
527 S Franklin St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 751-8178
Grades: PK
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53548, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53548, WI include Washington Elementary School, Rock University High School and Arise Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 53548?
9 public schools are located in 53548.
What percentage of students in 53548 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 53548 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53548?
53548 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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