For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,963 students in 53005, WI (there are 4 private schools, serving 758 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 53005, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53005, WI are Burleigh Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Brookfield Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53005 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53005, WI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53005, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burleigh Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 915 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Pilgrim Square Dr
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Brookfield Central High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #44.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 N Calhoun Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 789-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 806 students
Rank: #55.
Brookfield East High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53005, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53005, WI include Burleigh Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Brookfield Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 53005?
5 public schools are located in 53005.
What percentage of students in 53005 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 53005 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53005?
53005 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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