For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,332 students in 53538, WI (there are , serving 433 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 53538, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53538, WI are Barrie Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School and Luther Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53538 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53538, WI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53538, WI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Fort Atkinson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 4th St E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Fort Atkinson High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lexington Blvd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
53538, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Luther Alternative Ed School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53538, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53538, WI include Barrie Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School and Luther Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53538?
7 public schools are located in 53538.
What percentage of students in 53538 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 53538 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53538?
53538 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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