For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 232 students in 53820, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53820, WI are Potosi Elementary School and Potosi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53820 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53820, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53820, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2163
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Potosi Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53820, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53820, WI include Potosi Elementary School and Potosi Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53820?
2 public elementary schools are located in 53820.
What is the racial composition of students in 53820?
53820 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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