For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,172 students in 53901, WI (there are , serving 255 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 53901, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53901, WI are Portage Academy Of Achievement, Lewiston Elementary School and Portage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 53901 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53901, WI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53901, WI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage Academy Of Achievement
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W11195 State Road 127
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2524
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Portage High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-8545
Gr: 6-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Muir Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Woodcrest Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5531
Gr: 2-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Rusch Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
117 W Franklin St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7376
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Wayne Bartels Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 New Pinery Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Correctional Institution
Alternative School
2925 Columbia Dr
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-9100
Gr: 11-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
333 E Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3494
Gr: K-1 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
53901, Wisconsin ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
N5194 State Rd 78
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2601
Gr: 1-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
W8349 Dumke Rd
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6016
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
301 E Collins St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4879
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 13%
River Crossing Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
191 East Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-3764
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53901, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53901, WI include Portage Academy Of Achievement, Lewiston Elementary School and Portage High School.
How many public schools are located in 53901?
9 public schools are located in 53901.
What percentage of students in 53901 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 53901 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53901?
53901 public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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