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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 53523

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At a glance

School

399

Students

Top rankedCambridge Elementary277^th of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Cambridge Elementary up 40 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The zip code 53523 is home to a single standout elementary school, Cambridge Elementary, which serves students from grades K-5. This school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking in the top 27% of Wisconsin elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Cambridge School District has invested in its educational resources, with Cambridge Elementary spending $12,202 per student, higher than the state average. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4, allowing for more individualized attention. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% is lower than the state average, indicating strong student attendance and engagement.

Academically, Cambridge Elementary students have consistently outperformed their peers across the state on the Forward Exam, with 3rd-5th graders scoring significantly above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. This consistent academic excellence, coupled with the school's improving statewide ranking, suggests that Cambridge Elementary is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning and growth.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2025)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2025)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Forward Exam Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cambridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	802 W Water St	Cambridge	53523	Dane County	Cambridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 423-9727	399	31	12.8	22.1%	370 (92.7%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	72.7	277^th of 1044 public elementary schools	73.5%		70.3	317^th of 1061 public elementary schools	70.1%	40	80.0	52.2	53.3	69.1	61.2	75.0	77.6	65.7	$16,286	$507	$15,779

Cities Near Zip Code 53523

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cambridge	1.64 mi	4	181^st
Deerfield	3.15 mi	4	255^th
Stoughton	9.05 mi	6	207^th
Lake Mills	9.37 mi	3	111^th
Edgerton	9.51 mi	4	170^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.