For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,504 students in 53045, WI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,904 private students). 44% of all K-12 students in 53045, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53045, WI are Brookfield Elementary School, Wisconsin Hills Middle School and Fairview South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53045 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53045, 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 53045, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2530 N Brookfield Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
Wisconsin Hills Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18700 W Wisconsin Ave
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3960
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview South
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
53045, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2250 Lynette Ln
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 785-3940
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
175 South Barker Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 970-2105
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53045, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53045, WI include Brookfield Elementary School, Wisconsin Hills Middle School and Fairview South.
How many public schools are located in 53045?
3 public schools are located in 53045.
What percentage of students in 53045 go to public school?
44% of all K-12 students in 53045 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53045?
53045 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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