For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,544 students in 53818, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in 53818, WI are Westview Elementary School, Platteville Middle School and Platteville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53818 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in 53818, WI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 53818, WI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W Camp St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4050
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4050
Gr: 1-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Platteville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Platteville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4020
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
425 Broadway St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4040
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4040
Gr: PK-K | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 53818, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in 53818, WI include Westview Elementary School, Platteville Middle School and Platteville High School.
How many public schools are located in 53818?
4 public schools are located in 53818.
What is the racial composition of students in 53818?
53818 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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