For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,865 students in 53548, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53548, WI are Washington Elementary School, Arise Virtual Academy and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53548 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53548, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53548, WI Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53548, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53548, WI include Washington Elementary School, Arise Virtual Academy and Madison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53548?
6 public elementary schools are located in 53548.
What is the racial composition of students in 53548?
53548 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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