Best 53546 Wisconsin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,583 students in 53546, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 243 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 53546, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 53546, WI are Harmony Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School and Harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53546 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53546, WI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best 53546, WI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4243 E Rotamer Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 868-9360
Gr: PK-3 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3901 Randolph Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
760 Princeton Rd
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1515 Lapham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
441 W Burbank Ave
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1649 S Chatham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Conde St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
1700 W State St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 53546, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53546, WI include Harmony Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School and Harrison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53546?
8 public schools are located in 53546.
What percentage of students in 53546 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 53546 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53546?
53546 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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