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Top 5 Best Portage Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,996 students in Portage, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Portage, 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.
Portage, WI public elementary schools 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 Portage have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Elementary Schools in Portage, WI (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewiston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Muir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Woodcrest Dr
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Grades: 6-12
| 706 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 New Pinery Rd
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
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodridge Elementary School
Magnet School
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Grades: K-1
| 220 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Portage, Wisconsin

Portage, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Caledonia Elementary School (Closed 2014)
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Grades: 1-6
| 44 students
Fort Winnebago Elementary School (Closed 2014)
W8349 Dumke Rd
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
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rusch Elementary School (Closed 2023)
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Grades: K-5
| 198 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Portage, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Portage, WI include Lewiston Elementary School, Muir Elementary School and Portage High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Portage?
6 public elementary schools are located in Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage 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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