For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,101 students in 53012, WI (there are , serving 760 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 53012, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53012, WI are Parkview Elementary School, Westlawn Elementary School and Thorson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53012 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53012, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53012, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Westlawn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W64n319 Madison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Thorson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W51n932 Keup Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W75n624 Wauwatosa Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6500
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #55.
Cedarburg High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W68n611 Evergreen Blvd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6200
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,085 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6142
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6142
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53012, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53012, WI include Parkview Elementary School, Westlawn Elementary School and Thorson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53012?
6 public schools are located in 53012.
What percentage of students in 53012 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 53012 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53012?
53012 public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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