Top 5 Best 53212 Wisconsin Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,776 students in 53212, WI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53212, WI are Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 53212 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in 53212, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53212, WI Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golda Meir School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1615 N Martin Luther King Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 758-2500
Grades: 3-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #22.
Fratney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3255 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
King Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Riverwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2765 N Fratney St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Southeastern
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 N Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 875-9452
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Rank: #77.
Carver Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gaenslen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 E Burleigh St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 687 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
King International Baccalaureate Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
121 E Hadley St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 616-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53212 Wisconsin

53212, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 562-8398
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8608
Grades: 9-10
| 63 students
2475 West Roosevelt Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 444-9024
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
2215 N 4th St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
2669 N Richards St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 263-4533
Grades: PK
| 55 students
225 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 332-2675
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
2760 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-8600
Grades: 7-11
| 413 students
Nova Technical Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
Charter School
225 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 301-6592
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
1916 N Fourth St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-3380
Grades: 6-10
| 43 students
4200 North Holton St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 229-0708
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 53212, WI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 53212, WI include Golda Meir School, Fratney Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 53212?
9 public elementary schools are located in 53212.
What is the racial composition of students in 53212?
53212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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