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Best 54656 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,554 students in 54656, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54656, WI are Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Montessori School and Herrman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 54656 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 54656, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 54656, WI Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
429 N Black River Street
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3468
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Herrman Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
925 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3438
Gr: 1-4 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Sparta Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Gr: 5-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 54656, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 54656, WI include Innovations Stem Academy, Sparta Montessori School and Herrman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 54656?
4 public elementary schools are located in 54656.
What is the racial composition of students in 54656?
54656 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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