Top Rankings
Fort Atkinson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,332 students in Fort Atkinson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Fort Atkinson School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
2,332 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Atkinson School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 1% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
77%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,362 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,349 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,362
$17,039
Spending / Student
$18,349
$17,011
Best Fort Atkinson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7817
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 Monroe St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-4465
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Atkinson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 4th St E
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7833
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 S Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Atkinson High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lexington Blvd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Harriette St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7822
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Atkinson School District?
Fort Atkinson School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,332 students.
What is the rank of Fort Atkinson School District?
Fort Atkinson School District is ranked #190 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Atkinson School District?
77% of Fort Atkinson School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Atkinson School District?
Fort Atkinson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Fort Atkinson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,349 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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