For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,146 students in Portage, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Portage, WI are Lewiston Elementary School, Muir Elementary School and Wayne Bartels Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Portage have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Portage, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
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 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Portage, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Portage, WI include Lewiston Elementary School, Muir Elementary School and Wayne Bartels Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Portage?
4 public elementary schools are located in Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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