2024 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Pope Farm Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We moved to Middleton for the school district and have no regrets! Pope Farm Elementary School has given my neurodivergent child an opportunity to thrive and grow in an all-inclusive environment. Our...One thing worth noting is that this particular school applies a great deal of energy to teaching children lifelong social emotional skills. Because of this, our child's math and reading scores have...They say it takes a village to raise a child... we believe that to be true, and we are so grateful to have MCPASD and the Pope Farm staff as our village!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 429,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Brookfield Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Elmbrook School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Great school with great teachers. Not a ton of diversity, but the students are kind and there are plenty of opportunities to collaborate with a variety of people..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 638,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Lake Country School District

Public School,

HARTLAND, WI,

PK, K-8,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Wonderful school for my children! One is gifted and they challenge him well. Teachers are so caring and effective, extra curricular activities are excellent and it has lots to offer in STEAM. ....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 488,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Mill Valley Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Muskego-Norway School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers and staff at MVES put together an amazing learning experience on a daily basis for our children. They have fresh ideas for keeping kids engaged and incredible communication to parents....

Read 15 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 440,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Brighton Elementary School

Public School,

KANSASVILLE, WI,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 191,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Dixon Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Elmbrook School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Dixon is a wonderful place to be. It is filled with heart. Heart from the students that love to be at school, the teachers that make it a great place and the building that holds it together! Dixon is....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 659,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Lakeview Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Muskego-Norway School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

21 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Lakeview staff are incredible! Every adult works diligently to ensure all students are learning, growing, and succeeding, both academically and socially/emotionally/behaviorally. Staff are responsive....

Read 21 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 299,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Tonawanda Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Elmbrook School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 500,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Indian Hill Elementary School

Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District, WI,

PK, K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 219,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Donges Bay Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mequon-Thiensville School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 424,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Parkview Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Cedarburg School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Wonderful Elementary School full of caring teachers! The learning and activities to support learning are fun and insightful, memories to last a lifetime!.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 484,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Swanson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Elmbrook School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says This is a great school, especially considering that it's an elementary school. The classes are really engaging and there's a wide variety..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 807,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Westlawn Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Cedarburg School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 293,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Burleigh Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Elmbrook School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter is currently in 4th grade at Burleigh and this school has been amazing for her! From her classroom teachers to her speech, gym, art, music, etc. teachers; they have all been amazing!....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 875,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

North Lake Elementary School

Public School,

NORTH LAKE, WI,

PK, K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to attend North Lake School. Here students are the number one priority, if someone is struggling they are taken care of. I personally used to struggle....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 329,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Lake Bluff Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Shorewood School District, WI,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 507,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Kohler Elementary School

Kohler School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 308,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Oriole Lane Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mequon-Thiensville School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Fantastic school. Caring teachers and administration. Excellent academics and student population with vested families..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 455,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Marcy Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Hamilton School District, WI,

K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 523,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

College Park Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Greendale School District, WI,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 265,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Thorson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Cedarburg School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 570,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Horizon School

Blue checkmark.

Pewaukee School District, WI,

3-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I like how the teachers are nice and are always finding ways to let children learn as best as possible. The bathrooms are nice except there are only one set per gender in the whole school. Almost all....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 616,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Sunset Ridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says The years I spent At Sunset Ridge were some highlights of my childhood. The school made every student feel connected and the experience students get here are just out of this world..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 298,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Wilson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Mequon-Thiensville School District, WI,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 630,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Wisconsin.

Bay Lane Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Muskego-Norway School District, WI,

PK, K-4,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Bay Lane Elementary has a great school culture! Families are highly engaged and involved. Together, staff and students make their school a "Respectful, Responsible Community" ... Go Bobcats!.

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 915,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,