For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,388 students in 53538, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53538, WI are Barrie Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School and Luther Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53538 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53538, WI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53538, WI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Atkinson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 4th St E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
53538, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Luther Alternative Ed School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Grades: 11-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53538, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53538, WI include Barrie Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School and Luther Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53538?
5 public elementary schools are located in 53538.
What is the racial composition of students in 53538?
53538 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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