Top 10 Best 53218 Wisconsin Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,878 students in 53218, WI.
The top ranked public preschools in 53218, WI are Kilbourn Elementary School, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School and Hampton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 53218 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 53218, WI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 53218, WI Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5354 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Milwaukee Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-0197
Grades: PK-8
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 N 53rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 N 68th St N
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 501-1107
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Craig Montessori School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7667 W Congress St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5440 N 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kluge Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5760 N 67th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 578-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #88.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 W Lincoln Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 616-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 699 students
Rank: #99.
Grantosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Rank: #1010.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4931 N 68th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 53218 Wisconsin

53218, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1236 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 384-4444
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
5707 W Hampton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 438-8020
Grades: PK-K
| 7 students
8135 W Florist Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-6100
Grades: 12
| 2 students
5496 North 72nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-3100
Grades: 6-12
| 327 students
5460 North 64th St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 463-7950
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 53218, WI?
The top ranked public preschools in 53218, WI include Kilbourn Elementary School, Milwaukee Scholars Charter School and Hampton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 53218?
10 public preschools are located in 53218.
What is the racial composition of students in 53218?
53218 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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