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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Wisconsin (2026)

Public schools in Wisconsin achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 39% (2026).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Wisconsin is Odyssey-magellan, with 90-94%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 69.5% 92% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 76%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Wisconsin (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Odyssey-magellan
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 2-8
2037 N Elinor St
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-6250
Rank: #22.
Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-8
139 S Monroe Ave
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 448-2135
Rank: #33.
Whitefish Bay High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
1200 E Fairmount Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 963-3928
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
High School Of Health Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6200
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Little Chute Career Pathways Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
1402 Freedom Rd
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7600
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Verona Area International School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
400 N Main Street
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 845-4200
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lakeview Technology Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
9449 88th Ave
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(262) 359-8155
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wauwatosa Stem
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
1060 N Glenview Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1900
Rank: #99.
School For Arts And Performance
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
349 N Oak Crest Dr
Wales, WI 53183
(262) 968-6273
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1741 N Wauwatosa Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 773-1300
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Tonawanda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: PK-5
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6800
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Woodland Intermediate
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 5-6
N9085 N Coop Rd
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Rank: #1515.
Mill Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-4
W191s6445 Hillendale Dr
Muskego, WI 53150
(262) 971-1830
Rank: #1616.
Van Hise Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: K-5
4747 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Eagleville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-6
S101w34511 Hwy Lo
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 363-6258
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Tesla Engineering Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 9-12
2121 Emmers Dr
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 852-5400
Rank: #1919.
Merton Intermediate
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 5-8
N68w28320 Sussex Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 538-1130
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Elm Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
6701 Woodgate Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9070
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Houlton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
70 Houlton School Circle
Houlton, WI 54082
(715) 377-3850
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Innovations Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-8
1225 N Water St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3497
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-4
26335 Fries Ln
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 971-1850
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
New Directions Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
2601 Sullivan Ave
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-6116
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
3620 High Rd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 829-9130
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Park Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-4
300 Park Lawn St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 560-8200
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 5-8
3117 State Road 167
Richfield, WI 53076
(262) 628-1032
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lake Country School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: PK-8
1800 Vettelson Rd
Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 367-3606
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Reagan College Preparatory High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 9-12
4965 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6100
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Bayside Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 5-8
601 E Ellsworth Ln
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 247-4201
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: K-4
W180n4851 Marcy Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 781-8283
Rank: #3232.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 3-5
1802 Regent St
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 204-3300
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-8
325 Meulemans St, Ste A
Little Chute, WI 54140
(920) 788-7605
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Maple Park Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-8
W1380 Lake Geneva Highway
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-1000
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Renaissance School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 9-12
610 N Badger Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 852-5611
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wisconsin average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Wisconsin average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 39%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Wisconsin?
The best top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin include Odyssey-magellan, Leonardo Da Vinci School For Gifted Learners and Whitefish Bay High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Wisconsin?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Wisconsin is Whitefish Bay High School, with a value of 85%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Odyssey-magellan, with a value of 90-94%.

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