For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,141 students in Hartford, WI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hartford, WI are Addison Elementary School, Erin Elementary School and Rossman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, WI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Hartford, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5050 Indian Rd
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 644-8037
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 644-8037
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Erin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6901 County Highway O
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3720
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Highland Ave
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3300
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 S Rural St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Cedar St
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hartford, WI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hartford, WI include Addison Elementary School, Erin Elementary School and Rossman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hartford?
5 public elementary schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hartford include: Central Middle School vs. Erin Elementary School, Rossman Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Rossman Elementary School
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