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Best 53548 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,578 students in 53548, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53548, WI are Washington Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53548 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53548, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53548, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
811 N Pine St
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
331 N Grant Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53548, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53548, WI include Washington Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Franklin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53548?
5 public elementary schools are located in 53548.
What is the racial composition of students in 53548?
53548 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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