For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,996 students in 53901, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53901, WI are Lewiston Elementary School, Muir Elementary School and Portage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53901 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53901, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53901, WI Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewiston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Muir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Grades: 2-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Portage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Grades: 6-12
| 706 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
Portage Partnering Preschool
Magnet School
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3715
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodridge Elementary School
Magnet School
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Grades: K-1
| 220 students
53901, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Grades: 1-6
| 44 students
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
Portage Virtual School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53901, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53901, WI include Lewiston Elementary School, Muir Elementary School and Portage High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53901?
6 public elementary schools are located in 53901.
What is the racial composition of students in 53901?
53901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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