For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,931 students in Middleton, WI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Middleton, WI are Elm Lawn Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Pope Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middleton, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Middleton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Middleton, WI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Elm Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6701 Woodgate Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3620 High Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pope Farm Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
816 Schewe Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 826-7700
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 826-7700
Gr: PK-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8686 Airport Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9300
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9300
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Kromrey Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7009 Donna Dr
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9530
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9530
Gr: 5-8 | 1,185 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Sauk Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2205 Branch St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9190
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9190
Gr: PK-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Middleton, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Middleton Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2429 Clark St
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9640
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Middleton, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Middleton, WI include Elm Lawn Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Pope Farm Elementary School. Middleton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public elementary schools are located in Middleton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Middleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Middleton?
Middleton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Middleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Middleton include: Sauk Trail Elementary School vs. Elm Lawn Elementary School, Pope Farm Elementary School vs. Sunset Ridge Elementary School, Sunset Ridge Elementary School vs. Elm Lawn Elementary School
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