For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,557 students in 53121, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53121, WI are Tibbets Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and West Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53121 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53121, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 53121, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tibbets Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W5218 County Road A
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 742-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1200
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Sunset Dr
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-3297
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-3297
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Area Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
627 Court St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-6800
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Elkhorn Options Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 N Jackson St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-1696
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Career And College Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 County Road H
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Gr: 6-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland School
Special Education School
W3905 County Road Nn
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 53121, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 53121, WI include Tibbets Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and West Side Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53121?
7 public elementary schools are located in 53121.
What is the racial composition of students in 53121?
53121 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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