For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,953 students in 53221, WI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,577 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 53221, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 53221, WI are Reagan College Preparatory High School, Elm Dale Elementary School and Cooper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 53221 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Schools in 53221, WI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 53221, WI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reagan College Preparatory High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4965 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6100
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Dale Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 S Honey Creek Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 281-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5143 S 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W Barnard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 282-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Rank: #55.
Ideal
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W Goldcrest Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 267-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Rank: #66.
Lowell International Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4360 S 20th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #77.
Garland Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3120 W Green Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 536 students
Rank: #88.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2222 W Henry Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #99.
Morgandale Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3635 S 17th St
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 902-9900
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 902-9900
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 53221, WI?
The top ranked public schools in 53221, WI include Reagan College Preparatory High School, Elm Dale Elementary School and Cooper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 53221?
9 public schools are located in 53221.
What percentage of students in 53221 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 53221 are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 53221?
53221 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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