For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,996 students in Cedarburg, WI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Cedarburg, WI are Parkview Elementary School, Westlawn Elementary School and Thorson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedarburg, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Cedarburg, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W64n319 Madison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Thorson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W51n932 Keup Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W75n624 Wauwatosa Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6500
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cedarburg, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cedarburg, WI include Parkview Elementary School, Westlawn Elementary School and Thorson Elementary School. Cedarburg has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cedarburg?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cedarburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedarburg?
Cedarburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cedarburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cedarburg include: Parkview Elementary School vs. Thorson Elementary School, Thorson Elementary School vs. Parkview Elementary School
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