For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,179 students in 53121, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 53121, WI are Elkhorn Area Middle School, Elkhorn Options Virtual School and Career And College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 53121 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in 53121, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53121, WI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
627 Court St
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-6800
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 723-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Career And College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 County Road H
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 564-2970
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 53121, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 53121, WI include Elkhorn Area Middle School, Elkhorn Options Virtual School and Career And College Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 53121?
4 public middle schools are located in 53121.
What is the racial composition of students in 53121?
53121 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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