Forest Edge Elementary School

Forest Edge Elementary School serves 401 students in grades PK through 6 in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — and ranks #23 among 2,102 public schools statewide. That ranking puts it in the top 1% of all Wisconsin public schools and #18 specifically among 1,099 Wisconsin elementary schools.

Of the three public schools in Fitchburg, Forest Edge ranks first. Growth is the school's sharpest metric. A growth score of 9.9 out of 10 reflects consistent year-over-year student progress — the kind of trajectory that signals effective instruction rather than a favorable starting demographic.

An academic score of 7.7 rounds out a profile that outperforms 99% of Wisconsin public schools on composite measures. At 10.6 students per teacher, Forest Edge runs a tight instructional ratio that gives students more direct time with teachers. For families comparing elementary options in Wisconsin, the combination of a near-perfect growth score and a top-25 statewide ranking makes Forest Edge one of the most compelling choices at this grade level.

Located in a rural area, Forest Edge Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.