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Best 53901 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,003 students in 53901, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53901, WI are Lewiston Elementary School, Portage High School and Muir Elementary 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 37% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), 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 19% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Portage High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Gr: 6-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Muir Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Gr: 2-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Rusch Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Gr: K-1 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53901 Wisconsin

53901, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Gr: 1-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 13%
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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, Portage High School and Muir Elementary 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 19% 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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