For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,120 students in Sussex, WI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Sussex, WI are Maple Avenue Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School and Silver Spring Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sussex have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
W240n6059 Maple Ave
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-4220
Grades: K-4
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
N56w26530 Richmond Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 538-1360
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Spring Intermediate
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
N58w22350 Silver Spring Dr
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-1973
Grades: 5-6
| 783 students
Rank: #44.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W236n7465 Woodside Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 820-1530
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 820-1530
Grades: K-4
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sussex, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sussex, WI include Maple Avenue Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School and Silver Spring Intermediate. Sussex has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sussex?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sussex.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex?
Sussex public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Sussex are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sussex include: Woodside Elementary School vs. Maple Avenue Elementary School, Maple Avenue Elementary School vs. Woodside Elementary School
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